I-REBOUND – A Stroke Survivor’s Helper with The Housekeeping.

Empowering Independence and Wellbeing at Home

Thrill Seekers and Fellow Time Travellers,rehabilitation after a stroke presents significant challenges, often requiring substantial adjustments to daily routines, particularly in regard to managing household tasks.

Many stroke survivors experience physical and cognitive difficulties with housekeeping, which can affect their ability to maintain independence. The I-REBOUND Cavalry is on its way!

I-REBOUND is an innovative online resource in Australia that helps stroke survivors manage their home environments more effectively.

I-REBOUND is the Gold Standard in Co-Design in the Stroke Landscape.

In partnership and collaboration with a group of engaged stroke survivors, researchers, and clinicians from Newcastle University plus the support of the Stroke Foundation I-REBOUND was created to assist Stroke Survivors to Eat Well and Move More after stroke.

By drawing on the Lived Experiences of stroke survivors, I-REBOUND shows how they can master everyday tasks.

Professor Coralie English from Newcastle University who provided strategic and sage leadership to the I-REBOUND project outlines the initiative's goals.Watch her as she outlines the objectives that underpin I-REBOUND.

And Now Let the Show Begin, but before we meet these incredible Stroke Survivors, let’s hear from Julie Davey, a fellow stroke survivor and a member of I-REBOUND’s Consumer Advisory Group, as she explains the purpose of Hints and Hacks on I-REBOUND. Vacuuming is definitely exercise.

Household chores are a great way to stay active. Here's a demonstration of using a handheld vacuum.

Cleaning bathroom mirrors & wiping the bench

Incidental exercise through household chores is possible after stroke. Cleaning the bathroom mirror and wiping the bench are a great way to stay active.

Changing sheets & hanging out the washing

Changing the sheets and hanging out the washing is exercise too! Clive demonstrates changing the bed with one hand. He also demonstrates hanging the washing out with one hand.

Get your steps up with everyday tasks.

What you need Not much... walking can be done anywhere, and any amount of walking is GREAT for you!!! If you like to garden great, if you like to walk, terrific... if you prefer to sit and garden, that is awesome too.

Taking clothes out from the washing machine

Taking clothes out from the washing machine is a great way to increase your physical activity. Here's a demonstration of taking clothes out from the washing machine and putting into the basket

I-REBOUND is a Digital Iceberg.

There is so much more to I-REBOUND, it offers dietary tips in Eat Well, Rehab routines in Move More- a digital Iceberg. So, my advice is after visiting Hints and Hacks take a digital wander around I-REBOUND.

My thought for Today

My Key Message

Stroke Survivors -I-REBOUND offers a wealth of information to help you navigate the challenges of life after a stroke. Check out the website, and you'll be both surprised and satisfied.

Brian A. Beh - A Stroke Survivor.And a proud member of I-REBOUND'S Consumer Advisory Group.