In today's disposable society, few people like to talk about maintenance. In a disposable world replacing things is easier than taking the time and spending the money to maintain them.
But some things in life are too important not to maintain.
If you are helping a person recovering from stroke or brain injury you need to realize that maintanence is required and vital to maximize recovery.
What do I mean?
After the chaos has ended and the reality of a different life has become common, holding on to who we are and what we do is important. As part of the recovery process (whether speech, physical or occupational therapies) incorporate things that were important to the person before the stroke.
I suggest bringing in photos, personal items, or other items of significance that can be used during the recovery process and will 'remind' the person of who they were and what they did prior to their current condition.
Maintenance of one's self will be required in order to get back to who and what a person was prior to their life changing event.
These are my thoughts and suggestions. Let me know what you think or if you have any comments.
I suggest bringing in photos, personal items, or other items of significance that can be used during the recovery process and will 'remind' the person of who they were and what they did prior to their current condition.
Maintenance of one's self will be required in order to get back to who and what a person was prior to their life changing event.
These are my thoughts and suggestions. Let me know what you think or if you have any comments.
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