The person is a good friend.
The person is not well enough to take visitors
The person is affected by the smell of flowers.
2006-12-03 22:26:04 · 23 answers · asked by rb 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
some feathers
2006-12-03 22:33:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
It may sound silly, but something to squeeze. A toy, a ball, a doll or teddy bear. Often, a stroke will affect a person's use of their hand on the side suffering the stroke, and grip strength is lost. Something to squeeze can help bring it back. Get him some modeling clay if he's in a position to use it.
2006-12-03 22:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, you need to give yourself the ability to see beyond the paralyses to the intelligent person underneath. It isn't always an easy thing to do, especially if facial paralyses is involved.
Then you can continue to be the good friend that that person has always been to you. Make a diary for them of what has been happening around them, family events, news stories, what the doctors/care givers say daily about their recovery.
I always give a walking stick to anyone who has any form of movement in their arm. Not to walk with ,but to threaten the doctors with when they are driving the patient crazy!
2006-12-03 22:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by Christine H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
QUITE SICK WHAT SOME MORONS ANSWER HEY?
My nan has suffered a stroke and isn't very mobile, i guess it would depend on their age. she loves anything that would mean a bit of pampering but also now takes pleasure in family and friends more than before. getting something engraved would be a nice idea, just with something along the lines of always being there for them. what would you normally buy them for birthdays/xmas? my nan doesn't like to be treated differently. she feels like part of her life has been taken away from her so i wouldn't give her anything to remind her of whats happened. just go with your heart. if they knew how much thought you are putting into it they would know what a true friend they have! good luck x
2006-12-03 22:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me.... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your calm and reassuring company (because there would be no feeling to entertain). Perhaps reading to your friend from a favorite novel. Music you know would be soothing to your friend. If your friend is in need of someone to clean the house, wash the car, check the mail, take care of a pet, shovel snow, mow lawn (don't know where you are), anything to take away about what your friend may have concerns. And finally, prayers for recovery.
2006-12-03 22:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some really cosy socks to help keep feet warm.. I bought my gran some of these when she had a stroke. She was in bed for an amount of time and if the blanket moved off her feet, she couldn't sit up and put it back on.
2006-12-03 22:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by Amy_Lou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have a massage therapist visit it would actually do some good, if the patient recieves massage very soon after the stroke it can be benificial in certain cases.
2006-12-03 23:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
caroline1 said it best. Add in some spiritual Cd's and you have it made. Just be there for this person, talk to them, help in their recovery as much as you can. Be upbeat with them and do all you can. The best gift is yourself.
2006-12-03 22:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by lucysmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time and help. Do their grocery shopping for them,DVD's towatch,sit with them if they want company,do some tidying up for them-whatever it is they need help with,give them a card telling them that you will come by and help whenever you can. It will mean alot,as after a stroke,their abilities can be limited,and it can be so frustrating for them.
2006-12-03 22:36:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay for them to visit a speech therapist. if their speech is bad after the stroke, this is the best gift you could give them.
2006-12-03 23:41:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get them something they have always liked previousley.If having probs with eyesight after the stroke why not get a personal stereo with some audio novels on it.
2006-12-04 00:28:03 · answer #11 · answered by knowsitallandabitmore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋