Stroke Survivors don’t give up easily…. and they willingly share

When Stroke Survivors are faced with challenges and obstacles, 2 things happen in many instances……...

Step 1. They find a way to overcome the obstacle that is preventing them from achieving that task. Followed by…...

Step 2. Many Stroke Survivors will then SHARE that solution with Survivors.

These gestures are part of that wonderful human quality ‘GIVING BACK’-a quality that lives within many Stroke Survivors. Which brings me, Thrill Seekers, and Fellow Time Travellers to the theme of today’s epistle.

Stroke Survivors Sharing.

I-REBOUND, the “Everest’ in web based “After Stroke” resources in Australia feature a segment titled Hints and Hacks, in which an amazing group of Stroke Survivors share how they have overcome the challenges they have faced.

You can see what gadgets Bev uses in her kitchen; how Clive opens ‘ring pull’ cans, how he sharpens knives and chops using one hand; And how to separate eggs using one hand.

Before we see these amazing people, let’s hear from Julie Davey, a fellow Stroke Survivor and a member of I-REBOUND’s Consumer Advisory Group who outlines the objective of Hints and Hacks on I-REBOUND.

Ready Mr. Music. Cue the fanfare, here’s Julie. Now on with the show

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Tips for chopping with one hand

Clive demonstrates a small chopper which can be used with one hand.

Bev shares the gadgets she uses in her kitchen

Watch Bev talk about -Using a trolley in the kitchen; devices which are useful when you have use of one hand and how can carers help.

Opening ‘ring pull’ cans using one hand

Clive demonstrates a gadget he uses to help him open ring pull cans with one hand.

Sharpening your knife using one hand

Clive demonstrates two different knife sharpeners which are ‘one arm friendly

But there is more... much more on I-REBOUND.

That right gang, there is a motherlode of information on I-REBOUND. As well as more information on how to make post stroke life easier, check out the delicious healthy recipes available.

Check out the rehab routines [featuring REAL Stroke Survivors] all designed to have you improve.

The Genesis of I-REBOUND

The I-REBOUND website has been developed by the Stroke Foundation and the University of Newcastle. Co-designed with Stroke Survivors. It has been designed to reduce the risk of subsequent strokes by providing resources for eating well and moving more.

Professor Coralie English. University of Newcastle, who provides sage and strategic leadership to the I-REBOUND Project explains the objectives of this truly unique initiative.

The website was funded by the Stroke Foundation (using funds from the Nancy & Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Fund Grant\}.

Remember the ancient Mayan adage-If you are seeking wisdom, look deep into the valleys. That is where it does bide.

My Key Messages.

Stroke Survivors- You are not alone. Help is at hand. I-REBOUND can help you. Remember it is only s CLICK away.

Stroke Clinicians- Learn about I-REBOUND then offer it to your Survivor.

Brian A Beh- A Stroke Survivor.