What challenges would a 20-year old person expect if faced with caring for a parent who had a serious stoke?

What are some of the complications of suffering a severe stroke? What might someone who had to care for that person have to deal with?What challenges would a 20-year old person expect if faced with caring for a parent who had a serious stoke?
Ok, A stroke is caused by a blood clot in the brain.. Meds given are usually blood thinners and maybe blood pressure medicine also.. Complications? There are many, slurred speech,paralysis, brain damage... As far as caring for someone, it depends on how bad the stroke, My mom had a stroke and she suffered mild brain damage, but she can still walk and talk, use the bathroom by herself etc.. Although she can still walk and talk, her mind is not what it used to be at all, she forgets alot and sometimes just stares into space when you talk to her... If the stroke is massive, then 24 hr care may be needed and thats where the nurses come in... that's also where the expense comes in unless the person has really good insurance and then that only lasts so long.....


If you are the caregiver then you will become quite frustrated but so will your loved one or the stroke victim... Before my Mother's stroke she was the smartest person I knew and the stroke has literally damaged her brain to the fact it has reduced her intelligence level so she gets really upset because she feels dumb and incompetent...I get frustrated for the same reasons because it hurts me to see her that way... I could go on and on, been through alot with my Mom.. Email me and we can talk more...... I hoped I helped you some....What challenges would a 20-year old person expect if faced with caring for a parent who had a serious stoke?
They are going to move very very slow and the frustration will be evident
A serious stroke can mean total care of daily activities of living. Do you have any health care training? If the parent can or cannot walk, how are you prepared to move them safely? They may need to be fed and bathed, given meds, etc. Think about what you do for yourself every day. Wash, dress, cook, clean, toileting, etc. Are you really going to be able to handle all this, plus?


More times than not the patient is much better off in a skilled nursing facility. They will be cared for 24/7. And a SNF is better prepared if an emergency arises.


At 20 are you prepared for 24/7? That is what it will take. I do wish you well.
The same as any other person...a 20 year old might have to juggle different responsibilities, like college vs. a family, but it's still difficult to be there for someone who depends on you for everything. After a severe stroke assistance would be needed for personal care (showering, dressing, toileting), feeding, and just about everything else.





It's unfortunate, but a severe stroke victim can be about as capable as a two year old child. They might be able to do a few things for themselves, but largely someone else would need to help them. A home care aid would be a great assist, and they can make anywhere from $8-$15 an hour depending on where you live and if you pay out of pocket or use a service. They can help by providing personal care assistance (ie. shower and dress your loved one while you're at class) and provide much needed companionship.





Medication would depend on the person...most stroke victims don't require specific medication after the stroke unless they needed it before. Things like a lift chair, shower seat, etc. could really help make things easier but are not required. It would be a huge responsibility, because in effect, the care taker becomes the parent.
These are wonderful questions to ask at your local chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.





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