HenryB

Stroke Survivor - male
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  • Birthday 08/14/1940

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  • Stroke Anniversary (first stroke)
    10-09-2009
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    Henry
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    NY

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    Good Day!

    Hi friend: Does some kind paratransit exist in your area? Most locales have a service for people with disabilities. If so, you should look into it. I never depend on a friend to get me to an appointment like the doctor's. Needless worry. Good luck, Henry
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    Just do it!

    Hi Katrina: If you don't use it, you lose it, as Fred says. You must do your exercises every day to make progress. You're a champ and have the drive, but you have to give stroke deficits time. Good luck and keep moving. Henry
  7. Fred: I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I don't have family, but I realize it's difficult to part with siblings. We can take solace in the fact that we're survivors of stroke. Carry on, buddy. Henry
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    Getting older

    Hi Glenn: I am 72 going on 73, and we oldsters do get tired after a long day doing what we can for our recovery. I can testify there is progress for older strokies, it just takes longer than for young people, I believe. Good luck, and keep posting. Henry
  9. Katrina: You are dealing with a lot. To me, you are a prime example of staying in the game after stroke. Hang in there! Henry
  10. HenryB

    Johnny

    Hi Maria: Memories! I joined the Marine Corps reserve way back in 1963 because I was facing the draft, and I wanted to serve with the best! The training was tough but I never regretted my decision. All the best to you and your attractive family. Henry
  11. Hi Cheryl: I'm a New Yorker, too, a little downtown from you (10024). I don't have family and am applying to residences that have assisted living. At 72, it is not a good idea for me to continue living alone. You should stay independent as long as you can, however. All the best, Henry
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    Fear and faith

    Thanks, friends. I still live in my own apartment, using an aide service for those things I need help with like shopping, house keeping, laundry, etc. It is not ideal, because I'm isolated, except for visits from friends. That's why the move to assisted living. I'm willing to work for independence from the w/c; I figure on a timeline of 6 mos. So here goes!
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    Fear and faith

    Every morning I wake up with fear. I ask God to remove the fear and give me faith. I had my first interview at an assisted living residence recently. It was a beautiful place, but in order to qualify I have to be independently mobile. They don't allow wheelchairs. I believe I can achieve this in a reasonable time, but assuming I'm accepted, how will I adapt to living in a senior community like this? They don't allow you to leave for more than 2 days at a time, so is this the end of the road for me? Of course I could leave, but I'd have nowhere to go, unless a female friend and I decide to get married, and she takes me to live with her!! The antidote to this fear-based thinking is faith that God will take care as He has always done. My job is to do the best I can with my recovery, and not give in to FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real).
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    From: self esteem

    Hi Jamie: You are right when you emphasize the new you post-stroke. When I compare myself with my "normie" friends, I always come up short and feel bad. But God loves the new me--he created it! So I look for new channels to express myself as a person, and I find them! I can see that stroke has pointed me in directions I might never have found as a normie. Keep on truckin'. Henry
  15. Hi Fred: I'm sorry to hear about your heart trouble and forced inactivity. I know how much your walking and other activities mean to you. I hope you feel better soon. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Henry