Communication Passport - Stroke Association · 13 Communication assort When a stroke happens, some...

transcript

stroke.org.uk

Communication Passport

I have had a stroke which means that I have difficulty communicating.

Please take the time to read this and help me to communicate more effectively

Insert picture

My name is

2 Communication passport

I have had a Stroke which means that

Tips to help me communicate

Contents

Things you need to know 5

How I communicate 6

Things I like to talk about 7

Food and drink likes / dislikes 8

Things I need help with 9

Family, friends and special people 10

Special moments in my life 11

Other important information 12

Where to go for information and support 14

4Communication passport

Things you need to know

These are some of the most important things people need to know about me.

I have the following medical conditions..

• I take the following medications..

Level of my current ability.. (including physical/memory/cognition)

How I communicate

How you can help me communicate

Things I like to talk about

Please put in this page information on topics that I like to talk about. Maybe past work, hobbies, family members or even pets.

Things that upset me or make me cross

Sometimes after a stroke, people may have difficultity controlling their emotions and become upset very easily.

7 Communication Passport

Insert picture

Food and drinks ‘likes & dislikes

Please put in this page information on what I like to eat and drink. How many sugars I have in my tea or coffee for example.

Insert picture

Things I need help with

Please put in this page the things I need help with. This may be writing things down, adding things up, or reading things. It could also be tips relating to my personal care.

My vision, sensation and movement capabilities

Also highlight if I need my drinks thickening or food modified - 40% stroke survivors have issues swallowing

Family, friends and special people

These are people who mean alot to me. Ask them if they can bring in photos of them together to put in this book.

9 Communication Passport

Insert picture

Special moments in my life

These are special moments in my life. Please use pictures or newspaper clipping to show other people.

10Communication Passport

Insert picture

Other important information

Everyone is different. This page is for information that will help me in any way.

Insert picture

Any other information

When a stroke happens, some brain cells are damaged and others die. Dead brain cells can’t start working again, but others may recover as the swelling caused by the stroke goes down.

It’s also possible that some parts of the brain can learn to take over from the damaged areas. This is known as neuroplasticity. Most recovery happens in the first few months after a stroke, but some people can continue to recover for several years.

Staying positive is key to your recovery – it is important not to give up. There is life after stroke and we can help you adapt and find ways to overcome any hurdles stroke survivors may face.

Where to go for information and supportEvery stroke is different and people who have had a stroke are affected in different ways. For some people, the symptoms are quite mild and last a short time. Other strokes may cause more severe and lasting damage.

We are Stroke Training

We understand stroke and the impact it has on the stroke survivor, their family and friends, but also their carers and people who support them in living life to the fullest. We provide training and qualifications on stroke care and can help anyone working within stroke care to fufil their potential and allow the stroke survivors they care for fufil theirs! Website: stroke.org.uk/training Email: stroketraining@stroke.org.uk Telephone: 01527 903 910

We are the Stroke Association

We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we support stroke survivors to make the best recovery they can. It’s why we campaign for better stroke care. And it’s why we fund research into finding new treatments and ways of preventing stroke.

We’re here for you. If you’d like to know more please get in touch.

Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100 Website: stroke.org.uk Email: info@stroke.org.uk From a textphone: 18001 0303 3033 100 We are a charity and we rely on your support to change the lives of people affected by stroke and reduce the number of people who are struck down by this devastating disease. Please help us to make a difference today.

Stroke Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (No 61274). Registered office: Stroke Association House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR. Registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No 211015) and in Scotland (SC037789). Also registered in Northern Ireland (XT33805) Isle of Man (No 945) and Jersey (NPO 369).

Communication Passport - Stroke Association · 13 Communication assort When a stroke happens, some...

Documents