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22/10/2023

Be with this information about Stroke and caregiving

22/10/2023

Holistic Stroke Care
Caregivers Meeting 03 10 2023
Significance and Types of Stroke
Ischaemic: A blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to parts of the brain Haemorrhagic: A blood vessel inside the skull bursts and bleeds into and around the brain
Predisposing Factors
Age Overweight Smoking Alcohol intake. High blood pressure Diabetes Stress
Stages of Recovery
Flaccidity : Completely limp and not able to move Spasticity : Basic movement and reflexes/ jerks. Complex Movements: Using spoon, brushing teeth, walking, writingReturn to Normal
Tips for Caregivers (1)
Educate yourself on the condition. Offer Emotional support to encourage speedy recovery
Encourage them to exercise:Passive movements of affected arm and leg. Be helpful BUT do not do too much
Tips (2)
Check medications and side effects.Avoid / Prevent falls. Be positive and helpful always
Look out for signs of another Stroke
(BE FAST)
BALANCE: Reduced coordination. EYES: Blurred vision. FACE: Droopy or difficulty smiling.ARMS: Pain in arms. SPEECH: Difficulty speaking or understanding speech. TIME: Get Emergency help
Care giving is rewarding BUT Stressful. Watch out for signs of stress
Self care
Ask and accept help from family members. Join a support group. Take care of your own health : Healthy Diet, Adequate sleep, Regular time off
Timecodes
0:00 Holistic Stroke Care0:03 Significance and Types of Stroke
1:37 Predisposing Factors
3:56 Stages of Recovery
6:09 Tips for Caregivers (1)
9:10 Encourage them to exercise:
10:15 Tips (2)
12:30 (BE FAST)
14:55 Care giving is rewarding BUT Stressful
16:18 Self care
17:03 Outro

22/10/2023

https://youtu.be/mXuSACB0w2k
Holistic Stroke Care

Caregivers Meeting 03 10 2023
Significance and Types of Stroke
Ischaemic: A blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to parts of the brain Haemorrhagic: A blood vessel inside the skull bursts and bleeds into and around the brain

Predisposing Factors

Age Overweight Smoking Alcohol intake. High blood pressure Diabetes Stress
Stages of Recovery

Flaccidity : Completely limp and not able to move Spasticity : Basic movement and reflexes/ jerks. Complex Movements: Using spoon, brushing teeth, walking, writingReturn to Normal
Tips for Caregivers (1)

Educate yourself on the condition. Offer Emotional support to encourage speedy recovery
Encourage them to exercise:Passive movements of affected arm and leg. Be helpful BUT do not do too much
Tips (2)

Check medications and side effects.Avoid / Prevent falls. Be positive and helpful always
Look out for signs of another Stroke

(BE FAST)

BALANCE: Reduced coordination. EYES: Blurred vision. FACE: Droopy or difficulty smiling.ARMS: Pain in arms. SPEECH: Difficulty speaking or understanding speech. TIME: Get Emergency help

Care giving is rewarding BUT Stressful. Watch out for signs of stress

Self care
Ask and accept help from family members. Join a support group. Take care of your own health : Healthy Diet, Adequate sleep, Regular time off

Timecodes
0:00 Holistic Stroke Care0:03 Significance and Types of Stroke
1:37 Predisposing Factors
3:56 Stages of Recovery
6:09 Tips for Caregivers (1)
9:10 Encourage them to exercise:
10:15 Tips (2)
12:30 (BE FAST)
14:55 Care giving is rewarding BUT Stressful
16:18 Self care
17:03 Outro

Holistic Stroke CareCaregivers Meeting 03 10 2023 Significance and Types of StrokeIschaemic: A blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to parts of th...