About 4 weeks ago, my father had a stroke. He's more or less recovered now and is finally going to see a neurologist for his follow-up. What questions should he ask? [more inside]
posted by wabbittwax on Aug 4, 2009 - 7 answers

What are some easy computer games my stepdad can play? He had a stroke a few years ago, and that has seriously limited what kind of games he can manage. He sits at home all day and plays non-stop Solitaire and FreeCell. I figure there's got to be some better options for him. [more inside]
posted by spockette on Jun 2, 2009 - 28 answers

My grandmother had a stroke and I'm looking for lists of practical words to put on flashcards for her. [more inside]
posted by hypervenom on May 16, 2009 - 13 answers

Which long-term care facility would you recommend in Halton / Waterloo Region? [more inside]
posted by nothingsconstant on Apr 26, 2009 - 2 answers

I teach chess to kids once a week. Yesterday one little girl, 10 years old, told me that she wouldn't be able to come to class anymore because she would be "going to the stroke clinic" 3 times a week, which conflicted with my chess class. Why would a healthy-looking 10 year old girl be going to a stroke clinic? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 9, 2009 - 16 answers

What is the best aluminum boat and motor combination that can be used for saltwater or freshwater that can be towed with a Mazda 6 wagon? [more inside]
posted by Craiggy83 on Mar 30, 2009 - 9 answers

Why was that eye-blinking code in Diving Bell and the Butterfly chosen? [more inside]
posted by trinity8-director on Oct 29, 2008 - 23 answers

Are expensive, precautionary tests for health preventive maintenance an abuse of the medical system? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Aug 4, 2008 - 17 answers

I had a stroke three months ago, and although I’ve lost very little functionality, I would like to find some sort of exercises to improve my reading and writing capability. [more inside]
posted by kthxbeth on Jul 31, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the real deal with hormonal birth control and migraines? Internet says there are stroke risks, my doctor(s) say not to worry. Asking for general info from anyone who'd done research on this, not specific medical advice. [more inside]
posted by Mr Bunnsy on Apr 20, 2008 - 9 answers

My Dad, now 70, suffered a massive stroke around 2 and a half years ago. He is quadriplegic and his wakefulness is limited. I need help to improve the quality of his life. Lots more info inside [more inside]
posted by razzman on Mar 6, 2008 - 8 answers

STROKE filter: Need items to purchase/exercises to help right-handed stroke victim regain mobility on left side, please! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 3, 2008 - 2 answers

I have some friends (a married couple) from Denver who have just found out that 1) his mother had a stroke at the age of 70, 2) his mother was a hoarder, and has kept everything in her house for the past thirty-plus years that she's been living alone (with no power, heat, or water) 3) in Peoria, IL. I'm trying to find resources that they can use on their limited budget for psychological (support group), financial, and other assistance. [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Nov 19, 2007 - 10 answers

I need an economical way for a stroke victim to communicate via a simple keyboard or typewriter, or other simple method. [more inside]
posted by disclaimer on Sep 21, 2007 - 11 answers

Did my uncle have a stroke? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2007 - 12 answers

A 60-something father has begun lying to me, in manipulative ways. My mom blows it off as not a big deal, as do my siblings. Is there anything I can do? Is everyone in denial? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2007 - 17 answers

I suffer from a disability unrecognized in this jurisdiction, and in most places. I now find out that several doctors missed something important, I think, and I feel very let down and not sure what to do or who I could possibly trust to help me in an objective sense. [more inside]
posted by Listener on Apr 3, 2007 - 50 answers

We would like to purchase a new wheelchair for our father, who suffered from a stroke some years ago and can only control the right side of his body. Main criteria: one-arm drive (or can be otherwise operated with only right limbs), portable and lightweight. [more inside]
posted by leptin on Mar 24, 2007 - 6 answers

Six months ago, my 50-year-old mother had a serious stroke, and the nursing home that she's in now considers her recovered enough to move on to an assisted living or daily home health care situation. I'm trying to help my 75-year-old grandparents figure out what to do. [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Aug 9, 2006 - 6 answers

I keep losing sensation in my face; is this a new migraine symptom? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2006 - 16 answers

Can I set defaults in Photoshop CS2? Specifically, I want to change the Layer Style "stroke" default. [more inside]
posted by pithy comment on Mar 14, 2006 - 4 answers

What is the shelf life of the gasoline/oil mix that is used in 2 stroke engines? I use my chain saw 2-3 times a year and mixing fresh gas/oil mix every time is both wasteful and creates a disposal problem. How often should the gasoline in my emergency generator be changed?
posted by Raybun on Feb 19, 2006 - 5 answers

Was Dick Clark's appearance on the "Rockin' Eve" pre-taped? [more inside]
posted by baltimore on Jan 1, 2006 - 11 answers

Mysterious cat illness

Last night, my cat suddenly became distraught, spent a lot of time crying, began hissing at nothing, etc. I took him to the vet, they gave him valium, he started acting drunk. Today, he can no longer walk. I took him back to the vet, and they say he has no kidney/liver problems, that he's probably really sensitive to the valium, and to let him come down for a day or so. I think he may have had a stroke, but the vet said that is really hard to diagnose. Has anyone else had experience with a cat stroke/sudden paralysis/staying high *way* too long?
posted by omphale27 on Feb 5, 2005 - 26 answers