I would rather ride the roller coaster than to go back in time, and go through that nightmare of being taught by the occupational therapists how to balance on the edge of a bathtub & gracefully get in and out of the tub. Remember, I am left side paralysis.
The first problem to this equation was, ''they were not injured from the stroke.'' Any human being could have shown a monkey how to do it, and most likely the monkey would catch on and eventually follow.
2nd problem was, he/she kept using both arms/hands to pull themselves up, then use both legs. Do you see where I'm going with this?
I wanted so badly to say something, but I had bigger obstacles to conquer, such as, learning to stand and balance. My fellow stroke survivors and I would look at each other, and without speaking, read each others minds. One stroke survivor did correct the occupational therapists saying,'' how can I do that if I am right side paralysis?''
''you're right''
Long story short, we ran out of time and we would figure it out all on our own when we got home! Sounds familiar anyone?
SAFETY FIRST. ALWAYS. MY FELLOW STROKE SURVIVORS.
From grab bars https://amzn.to/4b63QzH , shower chairs https://amzn.to/4d6Hdgo,
to walk-in showers https://amzn.to/4aGUhHA, always safety first.
How many conversations have we had about bathtubs, accidents that could have been preventable! I am relieved to hear some have invested on a walk-in shower. I too, have one, and no longer afraid of seeing that dreadful bathtub.
Feel free to send me your questions https:www.strokesurvivorssupport.com/
or christine.perrot1@gmail.com tag: BLOG THIS
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