A family member recently had a stroke. Any ideas of gifts I can bring to make her feel more at ease and at home?
2006-12-02 16:16:20 · 4 answers · asked by sugarpie 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Not sure what types of effects your family member has had from the stroke but here are some suggestions: if having trouble with speech - a photo album of family, friends and things important in that person's life with short labels beneath, a telephone that is programmed with peoples' numbers and labeled with large photos of them (easy to find online); if having trouble with walking - a sit up in bed pillow, lapdesk; if having trouble with arm movement - velcro closure slippers or other clothes . Good luck
2006-12-03 14:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not say how serious the stroke was, I can tell you from my own experience. I am 45 yrs old and recently had a stroke. I was at ease just being able to be alive and have my family close to me. It has been a year and I am still trying to understand why it happened to me. It would make her feel better if you could take time to spend with her everyday.
2006-12-04 08:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by tina b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how mild/severely she is physically/mentally challenged? Flowers or a plant are always good. Also any toiletry articles you feel comfortable giving her. If she has a good sense of humor, something like a bicycle horn to clip on her cane or walker, a rear view mirror,or anything you can think of along that line to cheer her up. Just your visit will mean a lot.
2006-12-03 00:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
magazines to read; music she likes. pictures of things she enjoys; a photo album
2006-12-03 00:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋