stroke facts for patients

Hey everyone!  I really enjoyed my much needed week off.  Aside from the fun of playing games, knitting and cleaning house, I made the major decision to end my stroke site.  It was a tough decision to make because I know so many of you have gained from the site.  Thank you so much for [...]

Taking some much needed time off.  I’ll be back to posting next Monday.  Meanwhile, a bum freezing happy chanuka!!!!
Till next week,
A frozen Yo

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Hey guys!
A couple things I’ve mentioned in the past two entries are:
1. Getting insulted because I didn’t prepare financially to have a stroke.
2. That you can probably do a lot more than you think you can.
Let’s tackle #1 first!
Getting nailed for not planning my future the way someone else thought I [...]

Sorry about the lack of updates this week.  Aside from having had four strokes I also have dystonia.  The past couple weeks I’ve developed new symptoms and they’re wearing me out a bit.  I’ll try to get another post up tomorrow.
Something I want to cover is how people respond to you after your stroke in [...]

So you’ve been on disability for a bit and it’s time for your re-evaluation.  You go in and explain what’s been happening.  You’re still struggling in some areas and still wear out easily.  In fact, when you get home from your eval. you’ll probably need a nap from the stress of trying to stay focused [...]

To start, here’s your essential links to the Social Security Disability form if you haven’t applied for disability yet or think you might have to:
Apply for Disability Benefits 
FACT SHEET
CHECK LIST
WORKSHEET
ADVOCATES
These links are basically all you need.  The government site explains everything out for you and answers about all the questions you can come up [...]

Hey guys! 
Sorry for no new posts since last Thursday, but last Friday I found out a good friend of mine died and I’ve been a bit out of it.
Anyway, I know some of you have been bored stiff with my past weeks of emphasizing exercise.  The reason I have though, is because there are [...]

Here’s the post I promised a couple days ago!  First off, here’s some tips on using a monitor.
1.  Focus on time and monitor, not miles.
I say that because once I really get into training I focus on miles and times.  That means I mess myself up, even with a monitor.  Yes, I am an idiot.
So, [...]

The following video is going to completely freak you out!  You’re going to scream at me and say there’s no way on earth you can do this.  But!  You can!  Trust me!
Watch the video.  Look for all the ways you can tweak it to your body at the moment.  Trust me, you really can [...]

Happy

Turkey Day!

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