With the difficulty Steve has breathing when he is lying down sleeping, we have decided to purchase a lift chair. I was at our local home medical supply store recently and tried out several of their models. Not only do they lift to elevate a person to a standing position, but there are models that have infinite positioning. They are controlled [...]
The doctor gave us a prescription for thigh high compression stockings to help keep the swelling down in Steve’s legs, feet and ankles. The edema is a result of an overload of fluid from the congestive heart failure. If I press with my thumb on the calf of his leg, it feels soft and squishy leaving a white imprint that [...]
My goal in creating this blog is to encourage stroke survivors along with their family and caregivers in their recovery process. We’ve had many successes along the way, but I feel it would not be fair of me to tell you only of the positive things that have happened and not to share all the struggles we’ve [...]
Many preparations have been made around the house to make it handicap accessible for Steve. A ramp was built by a friend so I can roll the wheelchair through the front door, which is wider than the other entry doors. The next big area to make ready was the stairway, so our railing was modified [...]
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