My Grandfather has had a stroke. Any advice?

Question

He is quite a big man and my gran and uncle are looking after him, but he has very little strength on one side and he NEVER sleeps more than 3 hours a night. They are getting very worn out. Can anyone give me some good advice on the rehabilitation of elderly stroke patients? Natural remedies especially.

Answer 1

Hi There

Here are some ideas to help the healing process.


Cause
A calcium deficiency in the body, where the organic calcium has been burned out by a former fever or by an inheritance to an inorganic calcium, which is devoid of life and does not sustain the muscle, nerve, and bone structure. This causes weakness and inability to use the organ involved.

Herbal Aids
1.Cayenne: Cayenne should be used generously. Cayenne is known to have relieved paralyzed condition of strokes, even though the person has been in a wheelchair for years. Through the use of cayenne and the cleansing herbs many have been able to walk again.

2.Incurables: This program has been used for many different malfunctions with great success in nearly every case: multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, stroke, deteriorating bones, curvature of the spine, locked arthritis joints, tumors and cysts in nearly all parts of the body. We have seen great improvement, reduction in pain and often complete healing in cases supposedly incurable. As you read each step taken in this program, analyze it and see if it can do anything but good. You will see that not one harmful thing is recommended.

3.Rosemary: After a stroke the Arabs restored speech by eating the flowers pounded with sugar.

4.Water, and the Diet You Eat: One vulnerable area in the human body for this "hardening of the arteries" is found in the brain. Regardless of how intelligent an individual has been in the past, when the arteries in the brain area become hardened there is a resulting slowness in thinking, loss of memory, headaches, dizziness, dimming eyesight, paralysis, and one of the saddest conditions of all - senility.

When there has been a severe condition of stroke, or a long-standing case of senility, autopsy will often show a brain that has practically "turned to stone." So it is obvious that even the most brilliant scholar can become senile if he allows such a condition to occur in his body, i.e., clogged or hardened arteries.

Arteriosclerosis can be reversed if one will reverse the cause and the "cause" is the use of inorganic, dead, stale, processed and overcooked foods. Use fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds, and as many of these "raw" or "wholesome" as possible. Also, low-heated foods, such as grains, lentils, potatoes, etc., can be used.

Eliminate all sugar and flour products, and change from processed foods to live foods, and healthful drinks such as raw vegetable juices.

Another part of the "reversing program" of overcoming hardening of the arteries is the principle of flushing the system with steam distilled water. The amount used should be one ounce of steam distilled water for each pound of body weight per day. As an example, a person of 130 pounds of weight should drink no less than 130 ounces or approximately one gallon of this water each 24 hours. This (steam distilled) water is pure and can do miracles for a person who will drink it faithfully.

Best of health to both of you

Cheers

Answer 2

If your grandfather had a stroke that affected his ability to swallow, and it's been five months- then chances are that things are not going to improve any. The question becomes what you can do to help him be contented with the life he has left. He will need peripheral intravenous nutrition for the rest of his life, that's a given. He isn't going to be walking, and he won't regain bladder control. That doesn't mean you have to leave him sit in a room in front of the television. His mind is still there, obviously. If he's able to go out, take him out, in the wheelchair. Take him to the park, to a movie, out to see old friends. Or invite the old friends over to see him for a while, play cards and swap lies. While it's normal and natural to mourn the loss of the grandfather you knew and loved, keep in mind he's not dead yet. I'm sure it's not that pleasant to be sitting there for your own wake either. If you have never done so. now is a good time to ask your grandfather to record his memories for you. He has an entire lifetime to share with you, full of memories of people, places and times. Gather up the old photos, and have him identify people in them, give some background on what is going on, and record that, on paper for you, and tape/CD for him. Not only will this preserve what you will lose when he does pass on, but it will make sure the memories you both have are pleasant to keep. Rather than mourn what is to come, enjoy the time you have now together. Tell the gloomy guts to save the wake and act like the man is alive, because he still is. Involve him in whatever you possibly can, even if he naps periodically. Let him enjoy what he can enjoy, while he can enjoy it. And worry about the future when the future arrives. Otherwise today slips by and is gone forever.

Answer 3

Good care and attention and keep some company always , especially they should not feel lonely,
a major cause fo all ailments ,
check with doctors and continue medications,
play some music which they like esp some hymns etc

Answer 4

how recent is his stroke? was he in hospital for a period of time and then discharged home? was he given a chance in rehabilitation or was he turned down due to poor prognosis? is his speech affected? is his swallowing affected? does he have behavioural disturbances?

given the limited information, it is difficult to give you any specific advice. there are many causes of strokes and different types of stroke that a person can suffer from. and depending on the area of the brain that is affected by the stroke, there are different prognosis.

Your grandfather needs to be thoroughly assessed by a Multi-disciplinary Stroke team - that is a team of medical professions who are specialists in Stroke / Neurology . These people would include a Neurologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, and Nurse. sometimes a Geriatrician - a doctor who specializes in the care of elderly people, may be involved too. If your grandfather hasn't been managed by a Multi-disciplinary team as above, then it would be worthwhile to seek a referral from your Grandfather's GP to see a specialist team. He could possibly benefit from a period of inpatient rehabilitation in a Rehab hospital.

However, if your grandfather was already see and managed by such a team and it was determined that he was not suitable for rehabilitation, hence he was discharged home to the care of your gran and uncle. then it sounds like you need to get your grandfather's GP to refer him to community services to provide home-based support. he may require a hoist lifter to help transfer him from bed to chair or toilet etc. an Occupational therapist can come to your grandparents home to assess if the home environment is suitable for his needs, or modifications need to be carried out, and this may include euipment for dressing, feeding, toileting, showering, etc. a Physiotherapist can visit your grandfather at home and provide the appropraite exercises to help his regain his strength, or to prevent secondary deterioration from immobility. A Social worker is the best person to get in contact with for services such as in-home respite - so that your gran and uncle can leave the home and have some time to themselves to rest and relax, or meals on wheels to provide for meals, or home care - that provides some hours of domestic help for your gran. there are many services and options available to your grandfather, that can help your gran and uncle cope with having him at home.

depending on where your grandfather lives, services vary around the world and even within suburbs in the the same country. i think the first thing you need to do is get your gran to speak to your grandfather's GP or ask for the Social worker at your local hospital.

Many people suffer strokes each year, many do recover from them, obviously it depends on the person's age, and degree of the stroke, and previous lifestyle and health.

hope the above information is helpful to you.
All the best for the future.

Answer 5

50 minutes on the stairmaster

Answer 6

Shower him with love and accept that he isn't going to be the same man he used to be physically and that you might be telling him goodbye anyday now if he's quite a big guy. You can't do anything more than that.

Answer 7

make like a fish and swim at a leisurely pace for 17 minutes

Answer 8

1 hour of dancing

Answer 9

polka for real for 23 minutes

Answer 10

Add nuts and chees to salad