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Tag Archives: Medication
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Balance and mobility
Balance is the bodies’ automatic ability to stop us from falling over during tasks e.g. stepping; reaching etc. It is a key requirement for being able to move and walk. After a stroke balance can be affected and may take time … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Physical deficits
Tagged: Balance | Concentration | dyspraxia | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Medication | Mobility | Pain | Sensation
Tagged: Balance | Concentration | dyspraxia | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Medication | Mobility | Pain | Sensation
Treatment options and tips for altered sensation – 1
View Text Alternative Treatment options and tips for altered sensation Type of sensory loss. Find out what kind of sensory problem the person has and more importantly how this affects their daily life. Risks. Help them to be aware of situations which … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Physical deficits
Tagged: Acupuncture | Botulinum Toxin | Hypersensitivity | Medication | Sensation | TENS ( Trans cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Tagged: Acupuncture | Botulinum Toxin | Hypersensitivity | Medication | Sensation | TENS ( Trans cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Other things which may affect memory
View Text Alternative Mental training There is some evidence that mental training may improve alertness and attention. Give the brain a work out by doing simple mental tasks, mental arithmetic, crosswords, sudoku puzzles. Listening to music may also be beneficial … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Memory strategies
Tagged: Dehydration | Depression | Infection | Medication | Memory | Mental training | Pain | Physical Activity | Stress
Tagged: Dehydration | Depression | Infection | Medication | Memory | Mental training | Pain | Physical Activity | Stress
Holidays
Holidays should be enjoyable for everyone. When someone has had a stroke you may need to do more forward planning to ensure the trip goes smoothly from start to finish. Any extra planning will depend on how the stroke has … Continue reading
Role of the General Practitioner
Your GP’s role includes: Information, advice and treatment options for stroke and associated medical conditions. Advice on disease prevention Prescriptions and monitoring of effects of medication Referral to specialist hospital or community care services Referral to other agencies such as … Continue reading
Discharge – What to expect
Advanced notice of the discharge Equipment Disposables You should have a chance to ask questions.In situations of high demand for hospital beds notice of discharge can be short but you should still be given advanced notice. Any equipment essential for … Continue reading