Dear Joyce, As if life isn’t bad enough, I gained 18 pounds during the pandemic because I’m going to the refrigerator more often than I should. I live in an…
After Stroke, Therapists and Aides Are Too Busy to Train on Toileting
Dear Joyce, At my rehab hospital, OTs evaluated how stroke survivors get on and off a toilet with the help of a grab bar. Aides dealt with all other toileting…
Missing the Treadmill After Rehab
Dear Joyce, I’m two years into recovery from a stroke and I miss the treadmill that I used in the hospital. I had Physical Therapy while I was in the…
Perplexed about Stroke and Life
Dear Joyce, I am 2.6 years post stroke and no day is the same. There are many challenges and situations that arise, so I would like to explore all situations…
