[…] strength, muscle tone, or mobility. Exercises and activities can include range of motion exercises (ROM), strengthening exercises focused on building endurance and muscle, balance exercises which will target areas of deficit, and gait training to improve posture and walking. Physiotherapy can be short or long-term. You may also be given activities or exercises that […]
[…] and you don’t have to exercise for hours at a time. The health benefits come from being consistently active in your day to day life to the best of your ability. Walking or stretching can be as beneficial as strenuous activities: it’s all dependent on what your body is able to do and what […]
[…] to workshops and videos. Review your finances and complete a budget The first step is to review and understand your financial situation and your financial obligations. The best way to do this is to make a budget. Your budget should include: Any income you generate Assets you hold Debts Financial commitments (such as rent, […]
[…] environment, audience or consequences of their words or actions. This can lead to oversharing of information, inappropriate conversation and insensitivity towards others. This is called disinhibition. The best way to avoid inappropriate sharing is to practice deep breathing and use reminders to check in with yourself. You can also: Ask caregivers to use signals […]
[…] stroke recovery Making a discharge plan Rehabilitation will vary depending on the person’s needs, but the goals remain the same: to recover or adapt their abilities as best as possible. It will include physical, mental and cognitive exercises. It may also include working with a speech language pathologist (SLP) on speaking and swallowing. Occupational […]
[…] find that their emotions and personality changes fade as they recover, some changes may be permanent. It can be difficult to adjust to these personality changes. The best way to cope with them is to practice patience and remain calm during any emotional outbursts. This is just as challenging for the person with a […]