Stroke Risks Scorecard

National & Local Life after Stroke:

Resources
5 Ways to save your Energy
American Stroke Association
1(800) 242 - 8721

American Heart Association

1(800) 242 - 8721

Community Care Clinic

336)723 6722

Easier Living - Adaptive tools

1(855)493-9856

Talk to your doctor about your most important activities. Use this page to write down what was
discussed about saving energy:

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 Saving Energy now, tomorrow and in the future!
To avoid fatigue energy conservation 4. Using Adaptive ways or tools: Use
techniques can be used to improve tools that make the task easier for you
independence, satisfaction and wellbeing. or lessen the amount of work you do.

1. Planning your Day: the

This can electronic devices, pushing

night before write down all not pulling, plastic ware instead of
plans for tomorrow. Try to washing dishes, or

Being a Stroke Survivor schedule harder activities tools provided by

A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is stopped by a clot during the day and mix them up with healthcare person.
or burst. This causes the brain to miss out on oxygen and nutrients easier ones.
necessary for bodys function.
2. Creating workstations: Set up an area on
the counter or dresser with everyday
What does this mean for me?
items in order of use. This makes items
Since the brain works together with the body, a stroke survivor may
easier to reach and lessens the time and
have physical trouble with:
Bathing energy spent looking for them.
5. Taking Rest Breaks: Plan a short rest
Dressing 3. Sitting instead of standing: Many steps breaks during the activity. Take the
Cooking for cooking, bathing or dressing can be few minutes to breathe before
Cleaning done seated. Be sure its safe and gather all finishing up. Dont do any
Caregiving supplies before starting. When dressing, tasks that cannot be
Working put on underclothes, shirts, pants & stopped if you get tired.
They may also feel these activities are much harder, take longer, and shoes while sitting on the side of bed In needed ask for help!
make them tired easily. before standing to pull everything up.