My gran had a stroke?

Question

i am so upset, 3 days ago i saw her as she looks after me at home after school she has done for 9 years since i was a baby, she usually comes everyday, but what happened on thursday and friday, noone new, we tried caling but noone answered, so my brother went round on sat and saw her dinner from 3 days ago on the table, he couldn't get in so he eventually had to break open the door and got in he shouted but no reply, he went upstairs and he said he started smelling something, he went intoher bedroom and found her lying, face dherown with half her face completely bruised she went to hospital and at the moment is in a stable condition, i went to see her i went in the hospital and looked around the room, and didn't recognise anyone, my mum pointed out my gran and ii didn't recognise her, i was shocked, i couldn't move, my eyes welled up with tears and istarted crying so much, she was moaning , she said i should be a big boy and shouldnt cry over her, what happened was 3 days before she

was about to go to bed and she collapsed she didnt realise she had a stroke, she fell and hit hlf her face on the side table, and she lay there half paralised for 3 days, she told me she dremaed she had been abducted by aliens and had her hand cut off, she was starving and dehydrated, when i saw her i didn't recognise her and didnt realise such a strong lady could be come so weak and prone to death, the strangest thing is that on the day of the strokejust as she was leaving i sed u have nice hands and she said for a grandmoher and a the hospital i could only recognise her by her friend, i am so upset what can i doto cheer myself up mentally, and physically, and how can a cheer my gran up.

Answer 1

This is a scary situation----but women are very tough and resilent, and strong. Your grandmother may live many many more years, no matter what damage the stroke has done.
She is strong mentally and emotionally, she can handle a lot----just be there for her, because it's your job to cheer her up. Every time she looks at you, you make her happy, just because you exist.
These are the things that happen in life, and you can't change them---but you can be happy together, as a family, no matter what. That's what makes sick people feel much, much better.

Answer 2

Awww, bud. I am so sorry. I am glad that you have such kind feelings toward your gran, even tho she doesn't seem the same.

Sit by her, hold her hand. Read to her if she would like. Brush her hair. Wipe her face with a cool cloth. Don't be afraid to touch and hold her. The tubes and stuff are secured pretty well. She just needs to know that you still feel the same way about her.

She has looked after you for 9 years. Now its your turn to return the favor. Whatever happens, if you do the right thing, no matter how hard it is, you will have peace of mind.

It can take a long time to recover from a stroke. That means she could improve over a long period of time.

Good luck young man. Gran needs ya now.

Answer 3

Your story makes me cry. My mom (shes 67) had 2 strokes on August 19. Thank God my oldest daughter lives with her and knew the next morning. My mother is expected to have a full recovery.

I'm so sorry for your grandma. It is very scary to watch from your standpoint. Encourage her to be positive. Encourage her in her recovery and in rehabilitation. It can take years to fully recover from a stroke. The most important thing is positive attitude from everyone.

Take care of yourself. Eat Healthy and ask your parents to eat Healthy. It is so important to avoid stuff like this and you can do it though your diet.

Take care.

Answer 4

i work with alot of stroke patience you have got to be loving and understanding you have to remember she is now a surviver and so is your family think positive at least she lived cherish every moment with her but do not try to do everything for her you will slow down her recovery time.plus i bet she has always been very indpendent,so shes probably embaressed because of all the doting over her.treat her normal and still give her the love you always have,you will feel alot better youself also good luck to you and your family and mostly to her

Answer 5

You're such a sweetheart to worry about cheering up your gran. Why don't you bring her some flowers? Or a balloon. Grandmas don't admit it, but they like balloons. Or a card you made just yourself telling her all that you feel about her.