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A Possible Remedy: Mindfulness Meditation to Control Pain
Since birth, I was plagued with a lot of ear pain. I don’t remember much before 5 years old, but my mother would tell me…
Depression and Anxiety: Some People Confuse Them, and Rightly So
Person 1: You look depressed. Are you? Person 2: No, I’m anxious. Is there any difference between the two? The answer is maybe. The simplest…
Stress: I Don’t Need It
Stay with me right here. I’m going to tell a short story from 10 years ago that leads to a point! I was scared of…
Music Fest!
I didn’t exactly suffer from a stroke. I had severe hypoxia in my right lobe. The effects are fairly similar though. I have memory, problem…
10 Things Not To Do or Say When You’re With a Stroke Patient
People are funny, and I don’t mean in a ha-ha sort of way. They could be neurotic, bi-polar, obsessive-compulsive, anxious, or agoraphobic, just to name…
Rehearsal Saves Me Again
My moving company will keep my belongings in storage containers for 2 to 3 weeks until there is a truck heading to west to Michigan. …
Why Do Stroke Survivors Lose Friends?
Through my involvement with stroke survivors at all levels, I heard from a lady who had to move 2000 miles away to get out of…
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda, But Did I?
I “coulda” gone to the doctor when my leg pain escalated, but I didn’t want to miss a day of work. I “shoulda” gone to…
COVID and the Rehab Facility: Talk About Clusterfuck
I found out from the Emergency Room doc–after I had fallen 3 times in 2 days from the lack of power in my stroke-disabled, weak…
Down the Rabbit Hole
When I heard myself thinking about spelling errors before my alarm clock went off, I knew the social isolation of covid had sent me down…
Moving Forward is memory dependent….
For me, it is not that I forget future plans when I think about them. It is that it is so easy to forget to…
Glad I was a Therapist Before I was a Professor
I am glad I worked as a therapist before I became a professor. School creates a false sense of security. If you do not know…
Fall Upon Fall: The Wheelchair Was the Logical Next Step
I received the news as what I perceived to be a bevy of people sitting in my living room four years ago. It was…
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After A Stroke
Sometimes it can be hard to know the right questions to ask your doctor after having a stroke, especially if you’re dealing with brain fog…
7 Tips to Improve Neurofatigue
Neurofatigue can be a bear to deal with, and it’s not like regular fatigue. It can be ongoing and cause both physical and mental exhaustion.…
Global Warming for Dummies (There Really Is a Book Called That) and the Subsequent Stroke
If you haven't been under the proverbial rock, you have some idea of what global warming is. First, some background dummied down for the population--of…
The Threefold Approach to Recovery
If we know anything about stroke recovery, it’s that every persons’ experience is different. Recovery is unique and requires problem-solving for the specific things you’re…
6 Common Sleep Myths
Sleep disruption is one of those symptoms that often gets pushed aside in stroke recovery. It’s understandable. You’re likely dealing with a lot of changes…
BEFAST: How to Recognize a Stroke
A recent article published by the American Heart Association found that almost 30% of adults under 45 don’t know the 5 main symptoms of a…
Top 10 Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors
May is Stroke Awareness Month here in the U.S. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable with lifestyle changes: that’s a big number. Understanding the…
Neuroplasticity: The Best Stroke Recovery Tool
Neuroplasticity is a super science-y word with a pretty simple explanation. Let’s look at another quick Latin lesson. Neuro= “To do with the brain or…
Emotional Stress
Dear Joyce, From time to time, I become emotional and feel like crying or am impatient after my stroke, which causes a lot of stress.…
Hey, You're Not Stupid, You're Just Naive: The Really Talented Scammers and Their Victims
I like to browse the Internet to see what's new. I could spend two hours on a slow day just looking around. But then I'm…
Yikes! Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Has a Connection to Stroke
When I started to research oral care--brushing and flossing--for stroke, I found advice all over the world. But first a little background on how…
A Solution I Never Considered
When I visited Scotland people were wearing t-shirts and shorts when it was 68 degrees F because they thought it was hot. For the 1st…
Adaptive Gardening After a Stroke
All anti-depressants do not just come in a pill so I am glad I found a way to garden after my stroke. However, each year…
Aphasia: 10 Insensitive Reactions to Someone Who Has It
Aphasia is not having a senior moment every once in awhile. Rather, aphasia is the loss of ability to comprehend or express speech caused by…
Pepe Finds His Way E-book
In this book, Pepe says “I think it’s worth a try.” In this simple sentence lies the bridge toward new behaviors. Pepe steps out of…
Eggplant Mini pizzas
What a great way to use eggplant in place of dough for snacks that are healthy AND tasty! Actually considered a fruit, the eggplant…
Ways to Move Toward Health and Away from Severe COVID-19 Infection
It is our first month into social distancing measures. We have had a few months to see and read about how the pandemic affected some…
5 Top Home Quarantine Tips + Healthy Snacks + FREE Links to Talks & More
About the Author Iris Briand, RDN, LD, Founder of Sol Food Nutrition LLC, is a Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, currently accepting new patients at Sol…
Eyedrops After Cataract Surgery
People who do not have someone to put drops in their eyes four times a day need help. Task modification helped me succeed after my…
Smartphone Use During Quarantine: Ways in which to keep it in Check
As you read this article, potentially on your smartphone, you may wonder if you may be overusing your smartphone during the radical shift in schedule…
Nurturing the Resilient Spirit: Ways to support Mental Wellness During the COVID-19 Quarantine
Summary: The COVID-19 Pandemic is an unprecedented event that requires a rift in the societal fabric in order to stop its spread. This forced isolation,…
Consumer 101: How to Beat an Unjust Bill from Anywhere, Even If You Had a Brain Injury!
I believe you all had this experience at least once in your lifetime, where you make some purchase and bring it home and the color…
COVID-19 Resources Page: Hyperlinked Articles and Questions
COVID-19 Hyperlinked Articles with Key Points Below is a summary of Key Points along with their hyperlinks. I have also listed the questions which can…
So I Was Not Just Paranoid
A National Institutes of Health study found the corona virus can live on cardboard for 24 hours and 2 to 3 days on plastic and…
Patient Information: Protecting Yourself from Viral Infection (Including COVID-19)
During an uncertain time as we realize the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the local communities, here are a few questions and answers regarding…
Pandemic COVID-19: Applying Early Lessons Learned
The novelty of the novel COVID-19 outbreak has passed. Sure our imagination that drums up images of viral apocalypse and global chaotic destabilization are simmering.…
From a Stroke Survivor: I'm Ain't As Good As I'm Gonna Get, But I'm Better Than I Used To Be
I admit it. This refrain was borrowed and comes from Tim Mcgraw's country song, Better Than I Used To Be. I love that song and…