Where can Stroke Survivors get hints on managing household tasks,then relax with a delicious smoothie
Where else, but on Hints and Hacks on I-REBOUND the “Everest” in web based after strokeresources.
That's right Thrill Seekers and Fellow Time Travellers I-REBOUND has a wide range of hints that can be used by Stroke Survivors to make life a little easier.
In today's epistle there are tips on cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming, managing green waste in the kitchen, and spice storage.
What makes these tips [indeed I-REBOUND itself] unique is that they are all explained and demonstrated by Stroke Survivors - so you can be assured they [the tips\} are the REAL DEAL.
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.
Okay Gang, let’s begin
Taking clothes out from the washing machine.
Colin says that taking clothes out from the washing machine is a great way to increase his physical activity. Here he demonstrates taking clothes out from the washing machine and putting into the basket.
Changing sheets & hanging out the washing.
Clive a stroke survivor uses changing the sheets and hanging out the washing as an exercise too! Here he demonstrates both instances using one hand
Vacuuming is definitely exercise.
Household chores are a great way to stay active. Colin demonstrates using a handheld vacuum to achieve this task.
A demonstration of where to position a green waste bin when cooking.
Watch a demonstration of ‘one hand friendly’ spice jars. opening and closing jars with one hand.
And now to relax with that delicious smoothie I promised
Karly’s Dairy-free fruit smoothie
Smoothies are a great way to increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake.
A smoothie can easily be dairy free. Here are suggestions for what to put in your smoothie.
But there is much more information on the I-REBOUND site – What has been discussed today is the ‘Tip of The Rehab Iceberg
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. It has been designed to reduce the risk of subsequent strokes by providing resources for eating well and moving more.
The I-Rebound website has been developed by the Stroke Foundation and the University of Newcastle and co-designed with Stroke Survivors.The website was funded by the Stroke Foundation (using funds from the Nancy & Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Fund Grant\}.
My Key Messages
Clinicians -Visit I-REBOUND, become familiar with the benefits available that you can provide to your Stroke Survivor.
Stroke Survivor- Visit I-REBOUND, read about the benefits available that can help to make your Post Stroke days easier. Ask you Stroke Clinician about this web-based portal.
Brian A Beh.