Demonstration
Show how you will feed yourself
Pt must be able to properly grasp a fork or spoon with their working limb and bring the food to their mouth with little spillage.
When should you take your Aspirin?
Once daily in the morning
Removing loose rugs and clutter can help prevent this common risk after a stroke.
Falls
The foods I should aim to eat more of each day are: Name 3
More fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins
Show us how you will dress yourself
Patient will attempt to put on a zip-up hoodie and some jeans without any AID
When should you take your Clopidogrel?
Once daily in the morning
This mobility aid may be used to help with balance and walking after a stroke.
A walker or a cane
A substance I should stop using once I get discharged is
Alcohol and Cigarettes
Excessive alcohol can raise blood pressure and increase stroke risk + Smoking damages blood vessels and increases clot formation.
Show us how you will be brushing your teeth
Pt must be able to open the toothpaste and apply it to their toothbrush, then to their mouth.
When should you take your Atorvastatin?
Once daily in the evening or bedtime
These bars are often installed in bathrooms near the toilet or shower to help prevent falls.
Grab bars
To ensure that my blood pressure is within normal trends, I should...
Keep a log to share with the healthcare provider.
Check blood pressure regularly using a home monitor.
Controlling Hypertension is one of the most important ways to prevent another stroke.
Show us how you will turn and reposition yourself while in bed
Pt must be able to demonstrate their ability to turn as they were taught in physio and discharge planning.
When should you take your Lisinopril
Once daily, in the morning
After a stroke, patients should wear these types of shoes inside the house to prevent slipping.
Non-slip or supportive shoes
Relaxation techniques that can lower stress may include...
Deep breathing, meditation, talking with family, friends, or a counsellor about emotional challenges.
This can help reduce the chances of depression or emotional changes after a stroke.
Show us how you will transfer yourself from a wheelchair to your bed
The patient must show a degree of accuracy in how they were taught to transfer during their physio and discharge planning.
When should you take your Warfarin?
Once daily, in the evening (if pt has Afib)
Patients should turn on these in hallways or bathrooms at night to help them see clearly and avoid tripping.
Night lights
Foods that could impede my recovery and potentially cause readmission are...
Salty and saturated fat-containing foods.
This helps control blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight, which are major stroke risk factors.