The Holidays are a wonderful time, and it can be a stressful time. Here are 19 Holiday Tips for Stroke Survivors. I explore them in greater detail in the episode.
- Use Spoon Theory to explain disabilities
- Nap when you can
- Warn a host you may need a break
- Keep blankets in your car
- Dry your cane tip
- Update note cards and laminate them
- Cold drives tone. Ask your doctor about adjusting meds
- Stretch
- Be careful with alcohol. It can affect you differently now
- Talk about Pba and emotional lability. It’s not shameful.
- Get extra traction for your shoes
- Use an ally at parties
- Decorate a cane for the holidays
- Send Thank you notes to your team
- Make a list and check it twice
- Use project planning tools like Planner and Trello to organize your endeavors
- Help others
- Create an Amazon wish list
- Adjust your expectations
Where do we go from here?
- Share theses tips with two people in your life by giving them the link http://Strokecast.com/19Tips
- Follow me on Instagram at http://Strokecast.com/Instagram
- Be safe in your holiday adventures
- Don’t get best…get better
Strokecast is the stroke podcast where a Gen X stroke survivor explores rehab, recovery, the frontiers of neuroscience and one-handed banana peeling by helping stroke survivors, caregivers, medical providers and stroke industry affiliates connect and share their stories.
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