I think a couple weeks to be honest. Depends on their cognitive recovery. I got my first visit about then, any sooner and I was still off in the cognitive weeds. Having my wife in the room helped me maintain focus.

Thanks Scott that helps. Jay

Jay - as a retired Rehab nurse - I always gave my patients 4 days to adjust to being in a facility. Elderly - maybe a week. I didn't start any stroke recovery discussions until at least a couple of weeks and sometimes even that was too soon. And I agree with Scott - always with family or friends in the room.

I do more now, with discharged Rehab strokes at about a year post than I ever did as a working nurse. I know Bruce wasn't ready for anything in depth, except following instructions, until 15 months post.

Thank you for the work you do. And really, the families need more support in the early months - so thank you for being there for them. Debbie

Debbie, thank-you for your perspective, I really appreciate your comments,

Jay