It's been pretty quiet here lately. I would encourage you to call, or stop by to say hello to Ceil when you have the time. It is so good for her to interact with her family and friends. The best time to reach Ceil is after 3:30 pm weekdays. Longer visit are welcomed, and encouraged on weekends.
"The journal Stroke says that increased "levels of social support were found to be predictive of a more rapid rate of recovery and a greater amount of overall improvement in functioning, even among patients with more severe stroke." What if you are not a member of the family, and still want to be an integral part of the healing process? Keep in mind that your regular visits alone are a great healing tool for your friend. Spend good time together, perhaps inviting the patient out with you to some of your favorite spots.Yes, friends who are supportive really can actually "rescue" a stroke patient from the isolation that can come from such a situation and which often times than not does result with most victims of stroke. No matter how much the person has changed, always affirm their worth in your own eyes and those of others around them. Make sure you are making every effort to talk to them and spend time with them. This is a long road to recovery, but it can be a successful one if friends and family are a big part of the process!" Taken from the The Stroke Foundation webpage.
Thanks.
Linda and Rob
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