two strokes within two weeks

kellogs

At the age of 82.

Now grandmother is in a "old age" house. She can barely walk by herself and only in the morning; diagnosed with dementia after the stroke(s). She also has diabetes and a heart surgery, one or two heart failures on her record...

I must say she used to be *very* active though, even after her heart attack and surgery.

I am thinking it might help if daily visiting and taking her outside for walks, but not sure... she has had no actual rehab in 3-4 months since her first stroke. Is it possible in this situation to get here walking from here to there around the house ?

Thank you!

JHPRC

Here is more information on physical activity after stroke.

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/strokeaha.114.004311

https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/recovery-and-support/stroke-care/rehabilitation/exercise-after-stroke

You may also want to discuss this with her doctor as well. If you have any specific questions related to stroke please call 1-800-539-7309 and speak to an Information Specialist - you can also use our online FORM.