What interests the patient?
- Find out what interests the patient – pets, gardening, swimming, going to church, going to football matches, going out for dinner, going to the hairdressers/barbers, going shopping, going on holiday
- Use the interests of the patient as the focus of rehabilitation
- Leisure rehabilitation is one of the strengths of ESD after stroke; huge benefits are made by making all rehabilitation personal. Find out what interests the patient and use that as your focus
What can you do?
Are you aware of local stroke support groups to enhance opportunities for peer support?
