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Showing posts with label ▷ 2013 Nov 23. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ▷ 2013 Nov 23. Show all posts
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Def'n: iPad for Stroke Survivors
iPad From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
SSTattler:
1) Apple from 2010 dominated the iPad market; today Android (Google,...) close in second.
Microsoft Surface RT failed (< 3% of the market).
2) Stroke Survivors especially can use the iPad:
a) without the laptop / desktop - I use E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,...
b) use only 1 hand, if necessary, just fine for stroke survivors.
An iPad can shoot video, take photos, play music, and perform Internet functions such as web-browsing and emailing. Other functions—games, reference, GPS navigation, social networking, etc.—can be enabled by downloading and installing apps. As of June 2013, the App Store has more than 900,000 apps by Apple and third parties.
Video: iPad for Stroke Survivors
SSTattler:
0) If you are Stroke Survivors and capable of using your laptop / desktop then your
task is go to the Apple Store and play with the iPad. Try a few apps, at least,
Apple utilities E-mail, Notes, Pages, Keynote, Numbers or Microsoft Excel, Word,
PowerPoint - they are equivalent. You want to buy it or not but have fun...!
As well, you can see the menu of iPad of the YouTube below:
1) Stroke Survivors have problems of speech or cognitive - sample available on the
iPad. Many more available...
2) Doctors or soon to be - they will not carry a laptop BUT they love (and carry)
the iPad / info!
3) Difference between the iPad & Microsoft Surface RT.
Florida Hospital Oceanside uses the new iPad to help stroke victims with their speech therapy.
Standard YouTube License @ FLHospital
0) If you are Stroke Survivors and capable of using your laptop / desktop then your
task is go to the Apple Store and play with the iPad. Try a few apps, at least,
Apple utilities E-mail, Notes, Pages, Keynote, Numbers or Microsoft Excel, Word,
PowerPoint - they are equivalent. You want to buy it or not but have fun...!
As well, you can see the menu of iPad of the YouTube below:
1) Stroke Survivors have problems of speech or cognitive - sample available on the
iPad. Many more available...
2) Doctors or soon to be - they will not carry a laptop BUT they love (and carry)
the iPad / info!
3) Difference between the iPad & Microsoft Surface RT.
1 - Stroke Survivors have problems of speech or cognitive
Florida Hospital Oceanside uses iPad to Help with Speech Therapy
Uploaded on Jun 17, 2010Florida Hospital Oceanside uses the new iPad to help stroke victims with their speech therapy.
Standard YouTube License @ FLHospital
Saturday Comics
| For Better and For Worse Lynn Johnston - 2008-08-30  "Iris, you've taken such good care of grandpa Jim" | Dilbert Scott Adams - 2013-11-22  "didn't understand any your tedious techo-yammering..." |
Garfield Jim Davis - 2013-11-20  "Hi, I'm a plump little chipmunk !" | Betty Delainey & Rasmussen - 2013-11-22  "Excellent choice - inspired by race drivers,..." |
*For Better and For Worse" is a serious topic of stroke but with a very nice cartoons. It is all about Grandpa Jim had a stroke and 88 further cartoon "strips" that happened to Grandpa Jim. See as well the cartoonist Lynn Johnston.
** I tried to get low or free price at the people http://www.UniversalUclick.com/ for the images for the cartoons. It was too high for Stroke Survivors Tattler i.e. we are not a regular newspaper and our budget is very low. Fortunately, you will have to do only 1-click more to see the cartoon image, it is legit and it is free using GoComics.com and Dilbert.com.
*** Changed from "Pickles" to "Betty" -- "Betty" is a excellent cartoon and Gary Delainey & Gerry Rasmussen are authors/artists/cartoon-strips and they live in Edmonton.
Eclectic Stuff
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Definition: Eclectic(noun) a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
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My Hand as a Tool
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| Barb Polan Barb's Recovery |
Since I had the stroke, I - along with many others, including the OTs who have helped me - have bought into the concept that a hand is a tool and the arm is just a "delivery system" for the hand - putting the hand where it needs to be to work as desired.
Yesterday, though, I read the book "My Last Degree: A Therapist Goes Home After A Stroke," by Rebecca Dutton, an occupational therapist who had two strokes, wrote a book and has become an active, contributing member of the online stroke survivor community. (Rebecca: I hope you don't mind these and the following references to you and your work ).
Rebecca's book changed my view - and my opinion - of my arm:
Since the stroke, I have single-mindedly - along with single-handedly - pursued the awakening of my hand, seeing it as potentially far more functional than my arm. Rebecca's attitude is more along the lines of seeing the functionality of an arm - even a severely limited one.
Her book suggests tasks that an impaired, but somewhat controllable, arm can do. Since reading it, I have carried the following: a pair of flannel pajama pants, my wallet (cloth, so it has some friction), my cane (it has a rubber cushion that gives it LOTS of friction) and a book (Rebecca's) IN MY ARMPIT. It was only the book that caused me trouble; the cover is so slick that it slid out within seconds. Instead of retrying and having the same thing happen (yes, I can be taught, even now), I used my tried-and-true method: holding the book and my cane in the same hand, the book squashed against the cane handle. I save the in-the-shoulder-bag/messenger bag technique only for more fragile items (e.g., my iPad, coffee mugs, lunch dishes, wine glasses, etc.) and the toss-and-retrieve method only for really sturdy items (small garden implements, etc.) To try her approach for the book again, I would put it in something with friction on the outside (maybe a cloth or paper sack - or maybe I'd wrap it in my flannel pajama pants) and tuck it in my armpit again. Obviously, the carrying technique requires the ability to pull my upper arm in against my side, but, despite all that my arm cannot do, it can do that!
Many thanks to Rebecca.
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Sunday Stroke Survival ~ Tablets
Sunday, November 17, 2013
I know I'm late this morning.
First there was the ipad and now every maker has got their version of this handy tool. For a stroke survivor , it sure beats a laptop. In weight and size alone makes them transportable. But the bells and whistles makes them extra special.
We tend to be technophiles in this house. If there is a new techno gadget out there, we'll have to try it out. More on my husband's part than on mine. I prefer to wait until they get most of the bugs out before I buy although I will go to my nearest store and play with it.
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| Jo Murphey The Murphey Saga |
I know I'm late this morning.
First there was the ipad and now every maker has got their version of this handy tool. For a stroke survivor , it sure beats a laptop. In weight and size alone makes them transportable. But the bells and whistles makes them extra special.We tend to be technophiles in this house. If there is a new techno gadget out there, we'll have to try it out. More on my husband's part than on mine. I prefer to wait until they get most of the bugs out before I buy although I will go to my nearest store and play with it.
Prototyping a Tablet Application for the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
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| Dean Reinke Deans' Stroke Musing |
Good luck, there is already lots of competition out there. I've already written about 19 for the iPad and 11 for the iPhone.
http://aisel.aisnet.org/icmb2013/18/
Richard Hable, Evolaris Next Level GmbH
Elisabeth Pergler, Evolaris Next Level GmbH
David Ram, Tyromotion GmbH
Abstract
Modern tablet computers come with touch sensitive displays, which make them suitable for recognition and evaluation of finger movements. This paper describes the design and development of a prototypical iPad application, which uses this capability to support therapeutic exercises for stroke patients. It is shown how this concept differs from existing stationary solutions, and how the prototype is used to explore the suitability of such a solution for stroke rehabilitation. Experiences from first user trials are described, which indicate willingness of patients and therapists to embrace the new technical possibilities, although challenging research tasks remain to be solved on the way to a proven professional solution.
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In the Hospital
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| Amy Shissler My Cerebellar Stroke Recovery |
Hospitals are so much fun. It took me a while to really understand what happened to me. When I was in the hospital and had been told I had a stroke, I didn’t get it. I just knew I could barely speak. I started comparing myself to everyone I knew that had had a stroke, which you sooooo cannot do. I even compared myself to my dog. My dog, Cassie, had a stroke a year before I did. I think I’m the only person in the history of mankind that that has happened to. I’m so unique! :)
Anyway, I remember saying “Cassie still has deficits.” I compared myself to a dog. Ummmm. I also asked for the English version of Rosetta Stone. My dad bought me an iPad for in the hospital and I had gone on the internet and found something by a woman who had a stroke and recovered her speech using Rosetta Stone for the practice of speaking/pronouncing things. So I asked for it, I had no idea. It wasn’t for me, but I think it can be useful for some people. Months later my dad found this hilarious and said to me about asking for the English Rosetta Stone – “you didn’t forget the English language!” I’m a big fan of Tosh.0 and I was watching it in the hospital one day and Tosh had on an interview that I’ve seen since and was so obviously not real but at the time I thought it was. My brain was not working right. Aside from that viewing of Tosh.0 I had on TBS for a month straight. That was my channel of choice in the hospital. One of the biggest things I remember is for a long time it was extremely uncomfortable to turn my head. Not tilt it, just turn it. I remember being in my hospital bed and trying to look at everyone and it was awful to look to my right or left. That’s still not a favorite of mine but NOTHING like it used to be. Ahh, the good old days. :)
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Stroke Recovery With an iPad
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| Jeff Porter Stroke of Faith |
Back about 15 years ago, I used a educational toy called a Geo Safari to help me bring back some language skills after my stroke, in addition to speech therapy.
Now, moving 15 years to the present, current stroke survivors can use even cooler technology. I ran across one story how a support group uses iPads to help stroke survivors regain function:
"The applications are on my laptop," [Suzanne] Hill said. "I'm on it most of the time. There are 15 applications that I can use. I just enjoy it so much. There's no chore to any of this for me."
Indeed, some of the apps are games, such as Scrabble or connect-the-dots. Some resemble putting the user back in an elementary school classroom, such as viewing a picture of a dog, then selecting the letters from an alphabet jumble to spell d-o-g.
"I have limitations on my right side," Hill acknowledged. "My right hand is not so flexible, (but) my typing skills are coming back."
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Culinary Arts
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| Pamela Hsieh Rehab Revolution |
By the way, in case any of you were wondering how Anthony’s and my New Year’s Rouxbe compromise has been going, it’s been chugging along swimmingly.
While I do feel like I’m at the grocery store now every other day (if not every day) -- which is actually quite nostalgic for me as that’s what life in Europe was like! -- and kitchen cleaning is of utmost urgency now, I have truly rekindled my love for the culinary arts.
Friday, Anthony and I made Alaskan cod with basa sauce and quinoa. It was soooo good!
Gender-Specific Driving Etiquette
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| Jackie Poff Stroke Survivors Tattler |
When they narrowly pass each other at high speed, the woman rolls down her window and loudly shouts:
Donkey !!!
Immediately the man shouts back:
Bitch !!!
The man laughs. He is proud to have reacted so quickly to the shouting woman and takes the next turn in the road, maintaining his speed.
A Day at the Beach (sort of)
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| Diane The Pink House On The Corner |
I did manage to get Bob to the beach while my sister was staying there, and managed to wheel him out to the end of the boardwalk to see the sand and the water in the distance. And I could see the wistful look in his eye. And he said, "Nice."
But after an hour, his pain levels skyrocketed.
So we didn't stay very long.
At one point, I went down to the water alone, to look out at the waves, and Bob told my sister, "Sad."
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Bob with my sister and her friend at the beach motel.
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I tell you, it breaks my heart that he can't enjoy simple things like a sunny day at the beach, anymore.
Anyway, last Friday, we went back to the neurologist and Bob got a second set of Botox injections in his neck, leg and also in his right foot.
Yes, you read that right: right foot. That because the post-stroke dystonia is spreading and now the toes on his right foot are starting to curl in just like they did in his left foot. It seems, in fact, that his whole body is sort of twisting and he is no longer comfortable sitting in the wheelchair. And although his left toes have been surgically straightened, he is still complaining of pain in that area.
The neurologist thinks the pain Bob has been experiencing in his foot and also his mouth are caused by "central nerve pain" and he prescribed Lyrica. Which Bob's used once before and it didn't seem to do anything. But this is different pain, so we'll try it again and see what happens.
Meanwhile, my sister has gone back north and life is back to "normal" here. And I am feeling recharged and much more relaxed, though a bit sad to see her go...
But good news: I got 20 more units of home PT approved by the insurance! So Bob will have therapy through the end of the year. Then, I'll have to fight for more.
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Acquired Brain Injury and My Appearance on BBC Newsnight!
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| Kate Allatt A Rocky Stroke Recovery |
Chloe, from UKABIF, gave the BBC newsnight producers my contact details, last week. With a late call up, I found myself quickly getting to London!Today, getting to London, was a bit of a disaster from start to finish, but I got there, even though, (I have to admit) I was a bit ‘stroke’ stressed.
Kirsty Walk presents this based on a BBC article published yesterday.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24958181
She was lovely as was my fabulous co-guest Professor ‘Lynne’, from Kings College, London, as we try to put a rocket up brain injury / stroke rehabilitation a**, albeit in very different ways!)
Disgusting, appalling,
Love is Two People Talking
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| Mark A. Ittleman The Teaching of Talking |
Have you ever realized just how important talking is? It is one of the foundation blocks of human existence. The ability to speak and interact is necessary for social development with others. Children and adults with speaking difficulties often have challenges socializing and interacting with those in their world.
We must talk with others to learn, share, request, and explain. Talking helps us meet new people, and develop relationships. It is a way we express thanks; and convey our deepest thoughts and fears. Talking gives us a way to to express our admiration and love for another human being.
A Better Home Rehab Program
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| Rebecca Dutton Home After a Stroke |
Home Sweet Home is the title of an article about an innovative program in home-based rehab (1). This program differs from traditional home rehab in three important ways. First, traditional home rehab provides little or no coordination among different staff visiting the home. The program in Baltimore ensures coordination of care among therapists, nurses, and handymen who repair homes. For example, the nurse evaluates pain, suggests medication changes if needed, and reports the pain issue to the OT. The OT determines if pain interferes with ADLs, if assistive devices would reduce pain, and if environmental factors while sitting or standing are making the pain worse. If modifying the home would reduce pain, the OT reports this to a handyman who makes changes in the home.
Second, traditional home rehab has handymen install medical durable equipment, like putting grab bars in the bath tub. The program in Baltimore also has handymen do home repairs that make the home dangerous. For a client named Mrs. V., the handyman repaired the floor in her bathroom that was collapsing and repaired basement flooring that was loose and torn. As Bridges says, few programs address both housing and health issues (1).
Third, traditional home rehab is client-centered. The program in Baltimore is client-directed. At the 1st visit the OT evaluates the client and the client shares his or her concerns. At the 2nd visit the OT evaluates the home environment and helps the client pick three goals the client identifies as important. For example, Mrs. V. wanted to increase her walking endurance, attend church to receive social support, and safely reach for items on the floor and over head. At the 3rd visit the OT helps the client find two things the client will implement to solve problem #1. Two more visits are devoted to solving problems # 2 and 3.
This innovative program in Baltimore is continuing thanks to a grant that is part of Obamacare (Affordable Care Act). A pilot program conducted in 2010 found that 94% of the clients reported their quality of life had improved.
1. Bridges, A, Szanton,, S, Evelyn-Gustave, A, Smith, F, Gitlin, L. Home sweet home. OT Practice. 2013;18(16):9-13.
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Snow Is A Four Letter Word by Bowser & Blue
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| Monty Becker Stroke Survivors Tattler |
Bowser & Blue sing about Snowbirds. That's Canadians and Americans who fly South for the winter.
Standard YouTube License @ Bowser and Blue
The Vanillaization of Your Recovery
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| Peter G. Levine Stronger After Stroke Blog |
I'm not a big fan of WebMD. I'm not even sure why people read it. I guess if you just "Google it" -- whatever "it" is, WebMD is one of the first things to show up. But imagine if you had to rely on this site for serious information about anything medical? It seems that everything I read on it is a sort of a whitewashed, dated, vanilla attempt.For example: I read an article on WebMD recently entitled, "Stroke Recovery and Arm Rehab: Important Questions." Poststroke arm rehab is one of my areas of interest, so I at least wanted to see what it said. Here's what the article says: Nothing about: arm rehab. Which you think it would've said something about arm rehab. Because it's in the title.
What I found instead was a bunch of, you guessed it, whitewashed, dated vanilla. The article is in a question and answer format. Below, I paraphrase them, and then add my 2¢.
1. What caused my stroke?
What WebMD says, paraphrased: Types of stroke, relative incidence, etc.
What I say: This is the same information that can be found everywhere on the web. By the time most stroke survivors leave the hospital they are going to know most of this stuff.
Introducing the TED iPad App
October 14, 2010
Today, TED releases the new TED iPad app, an innovative way to browse and watch TEDTalk video. The app redesigns the TED experience for the touchscreen, offering some cool iPad-only features for exploring, saving and watching.
The iPad app, which is the first official mobile app released by TED, lets viewers browse our almost 800 TEDTalks, running from 3 minutes to 30 minutes long, on a wide range of topics. The app is free and can be downloaded through the App Store in iTunes.
The TED iPad app features include:
Today, TED releases the new TED iPad app, an innovative way to browse and watch TEDTalk video. The app redesigns the TED experience for the touchscreen, offering some cool iPad-only features for exploring, saving and watching.
The iPad app, which is the first official mobile app released by TED, lets viewers browse our almost 800 TEDTalks, running from 3 minutes to 30 minutes long, on a wide range of topics. The app is free and can be downloaded through the App Store in iTunes.
“The iPad presents a thrilling new platform for delivering a TED experience,” said June Cohen, Executive Producer of TED Media. “We rethought the user experience to take advantage of the portability, the touchscreen and the focused media time people have when they travel or settle in for an evening. We think TED fans will particularly love the “Inspire me” button, which creates a custom playlist to fill the exact amount of time they have free.”
The TED iPad app features include:
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