I-REBOUND has the Gadgets and Gizmos to help make Stroke Survivors daily life a little easier.

Hints and Hacks can help you- it a few clicks away.

That is right Thrill Seekers and Fellow Time Travellers, click on Hints and Hacks on the I-REBOUND website and you will be amazed at the gadgets and gizmos that are available for StrokeSurvivors to assist them in their daily lives.

Stroke Survivors are an ingenious gang. Well versed in overcoming adversity.

They are not going to let a stroke prevent them from preparing their favourite food; use a special chopping board to cut vegetables or even how they sharpen a carving knife with 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….

Bev shares the gadgets she uses in her kitchen.

Watch Bev talk about how she uses a trolley in her kitchen and devices which are useful when you have use of one hand. Bev also talks about how can carers assist her and other topics which are of interest to Stroke Survivors.

Brooke explains how “smart devices’ help.manage fatigue after her Stroke.

Brooke demonstrates by using a ‘smart device’ she is able to can manage fatigue after her stroke. This device is easy to use with mobility impairments.

Clive demonstrates a chopping board with spikes.

A chopping board with spikes can be handy in the kitchen and Clive has become quite deft at using it. As he explains it can be used to secure an onion or a potato.

Sharpening your knife using one hand

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

Separating eggs with one hand.

Clive demonstrates a gadget he uses to separate eggs with one hand.

A smart water bottle can help.increase the amount of water you drink.

Brook utilises a smart water bottle [it is user friendly for a stroke survivor]and it is easy to monitor with a phone app. She suggests you set up reminders to achieve your daily goal.

The challenges that Brooke, Clive, Bev and Julie have faced and, in many cases, ultimately overcame in their daily lives are worthy of your respect and admiration-they are examples of human generosity of the highest order.

But as the Fuller Brush Man Gasps There is much more!!

I-REBOUND has a motherlode of information, tips, recipes exercise routines all co- designed by Stroke Survivors. So, Visit Often

The Genesis of I-REBOUND

The I-Rebound website has been developed by the Stroke Foundation and the University of Newcastle and 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\}.

My Key Messages

Stroke Clinicians - These are further examples of how I-REBOUND can assist your Stroke Survivor. Spend time talking to them about these Gadgets and Gizmos which can assist them in their daily life.

Stroke Survivors/Carers - Help is now at hand. You are not alone. These devices can help you in your daily life.

Remember an ancient Mayan saying-If you are seeking wisdom, look deep into the valleys, where it resides.

Brian A Beh, Stroke Survivor

Lifelong Member of the Hopalong Cassidy Fan Club

Poet, Philosopher and Child of the Cosmos

Winner "Improving Life After Stroke" Category

Stroke Foundation of Australia 2021 National Awards

And A Proud member of I-REBOUND’s CAG