Rosa was 68 years old when she had a stroke that left her with very little feeling in her left arm.
Rosa had always been independent and social, but after her stroke, she found that she needed help with most things, including dressing and cooking. It upset her that she couldn’t make a cup of tea by herself. She felt helpless and stopped inviting her friends over for their regular catch-ups over a game of cards.
Rosa’s son Joel suggested she contact My Aged Care to apply for an assessment to see if she could get some help. She met with an assessor who approved her for services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program and referred her to an equipment provider.
The provider suggested some simple products such as a kettle fitted onto a tipper that could help Rosa safely make her own cup of tea. She also had access to products that helped her open containers and stopped plates from slipping.
Over the next few weeks, the support worker helped Rosa gain confidence with the kettle and other products. After a few months, she was comfortable making herself a cuppa and was more independent with her cooking. She became more confident and hopeful, and soon enough she was inviting friends over again to play cards and catch up. Joel was delighted to see his mother’s renewed sense of self and independence.
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