Grandma 90 yrs old had a stroke....some info please?!
Question: Ok, she was hospitalized for 6 days they say that tomorrow she has to leave the hospital. But how is it possible to be at home? She needs special care, how are we able to provide that? She cant move her right side or talk. Dont you think its better to take her to an institution for handicaped people?
Answers: Ok, she was hospitalized for 6 days they say that tomorrow she has to leave the hospital. But how is it possible to be at home? She needs special care, how are we able to provide that? She cant move her right side or talk. Dont you think its better to take her to an institution for handicaped people?
I've had 2 people in my family who had stokes. My grandad thankfully passed on after his. He was in a lot of pain and it was hard for him and if I'm honest all of us to see a man who was completely healthy and physically active suddenly struck down and left unable to even communicate properly.
The other, a great aunt, is currently at home being looked after by her daughters (both grown and with their own lives) and her husband. If she had no one, she probably would be looked after by the State, but as she has a home to go to and people to look after her, that's where she stays.
My sympathies with you guys, I know that it's a serious strain physically and mentally. All the best and I hope your gran recovers a little at least.
As hard as this is to say and non-compassionate as it sounds, this is not the worry of the hospital anymore. The hospital is generally a facility for people that are sick, either temporarily sick in most cases or ill for extended periods.
Your grandmother has been treated with ALL that this particular hospital can put forth. So, your grandma's doctor, your family, and you need to come up with a plan for the rest of her rehabilitation.
Doctors found out that stroke victims usually heal better when they are around familiar things and people. Putting them in a "home" or other facility usually marked the end of life. They were not where they wanted to be and the patient gave up trying.
Best thing that you can do right now is be as encouraging to your grandma as possible. Your parents need the support emotionally right now as well. Watch her, read to her, or get her something to drink. Whatever you can do to support her in her hour of need.
I bet she did some of this while you were a baby and in need of care. Time to be the man! This is where it really counts!
you might want to try getting a nurse to come to your house to help out.
my boyfriends dad had a stroke and hes around 45.. he can still talk but he gets his words mixed up and doesnt understand things that well.. but he cant move his right side either.. they took him home after about 3-4 months in the hospital.. he sees a person to keep him walking better he has to use a cane but before he was in a wheel chair.. i think considering shes 90 years old she should be in a handicapped home, and just visit and support her as much as you can. they need love.