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 apartment and the refrigerator is right there! The problem is, I had a stroke 6 years ago and, from being in so much, it was…

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 skills. Aides have large caseloads, so to stay on schedule and they do everything for their clients. Toileting after a stroke survivor goes home can…

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 hospital for a month but no more since. Should I buy one or wait longer? And how long?  I still have deficits in walking and…

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 here. Survivors, what do you think? Signed, Perplexed in South Africa Dear Perplexed, I’m so glad you asked that question because no day is the…