StrokeSurvivorBlog

Medical costs associated with a stroke and stroke recovery may be daunting, but there is financial help available for caregivers of stroke survivors. We had financial help available to us because even though Steve was too young to be eligible for Medicare when he had his stroke, he was receiving Medicare Disability for the last [...]

We had a nice surprise the other day when we received lift chair reimbursement in the form of two checks. One check was from Medicare for the lift mechanism, which was expected. But a check for the balance of the cost of the lift chair came from our Medi-gap policy, which was totally unexpected. So [...]

The aquatic therapy at the CP pool is going quite well, and Steve feels that if he can free swim, then his arm and leg will automatically kick in to move. His therapist felt the same way and she was greatly encouraged by his progress. The buoyancy of the water gives him more confidence that if he should [...]

Steve’s rehabilitation includes hand therapy with a new Hand Rehabilitation System. The unit was fitted to his arm to electrically stimulate the nerves in his hand. With this device he was able to open his paralyzed hand and grasp some dice. Hopefully with repeated stimulation the brain will recreate new pathways to the nerves so [...]

Today at 2:30 Steve sees the doctor for an evaluation which will determine the plan for the rest of his care. If he is declared “homebound”, he will be eligible for home health care which would greatly help me. The social worker at the nursing home said Steve is not considered homebound because I have [...]

Every day Steve is showing remarkable improvement in his stroke recovery. Yesterday he walked 50 ft. with the cane assisted by one therapist. Their goal for him is to walk 150 ft. He’s trying very hard to work the left arm, and today they hooked it up to some electrodes to stimulate his muscles. His said [...]

Father’s Love Letter An Intimate Message From God To You. My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are [...]