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babylonsister

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Sat May 25, 2019, 10:33 AM May 2019

My dad had a stroke two days ago. [View all]



His right side is affected. He cannot communicate other than yes/no, seems sharp as if he knows what's going on/makes appropriate facial expressions, cannot walk, and his right arm is currently useless.

Today, providing his eeg and echo results are negative, he's going to rehab.

Dad turned 91 last month.

I am wondering how much improvement I can realistically expect after rehab for a formerly inactive man his age. If anyone has any experience with this, your views would be appreciated even while I realize everyone and their results post-stroke are different.

I surely miss my old curmudgeon.
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