Stroke Fatigue
In January we had a visit by Jo O’Shea from Hobbs Rehabilitation, telling us about the issue of fatigue.
Jo explained the issues of Fatigue really well and provided us with a lot to think about. The main takeaway from the talk was the 3 P’s:
- Pace: Break tasks into smaller steps and take regular, planned rests before you feel exhausted, even for gentle activities like talking or eating. Alternate positions and adopt a “little and often” approach to build stamina gradually.
- Plan: Spread activities out over the day or week, scheduling them for times when you have more energy. Organise your environment to keep needed items close and consider helpful equipment.
- Prioritise: Decide which tasks are most important and which can be delegated, delayed, or dropped. Don’t try to do everything; focus on what truly matters and balance necessary tasks with enjoyable ones.
To find out more about Hobbs Rehabilitation then follow this link https://hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk/liss/or to get more information about their ‘Live Better with Fatigue’ course, follow this link https://hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk/exercise-group/live-better-with-fatigue-liss/
You can also contact Chime Carlin, Social Prescriber for Badgerswood Surgery, Forest Surgery & Pinehill Surgery by emailing chime.carlin@nhs.net to see what help is available through the NHS.