Recommendations for stroke ward

[Borntobeamum]

My dad recently passed away after a massive stroke.
I was privileged to have been able to stay at his bedside for 10 days and at his funeral, the collection was for both Sue Ryder and the ward in which he (and I) received care.

I spoke to the sister who has suggested the money be spent on items that would stimulate the patient’s.
ie Alphabet sheets and word search/colouring booked etc.
I also intend to make up a box of supplies that anyone in my position could access to make their stay a little easier.
ie toothbrushes/toothpaste
shower gel
deodorant
combs.

Apart from the dementia uk website, can anyone point me in the right direction for the alphabet sheets?
if anyone has any other ideas, please pass them on as I’d love to be able to make a little difference to the patients and families while in hospital.

Many thanks x

I would ask the ward what would be helpful. They’ll know what they need it they might have a bigger project you could contribute to.

My mum made lap blankets and hand muffs (?) that a mum of her friends could fiddle with and apparently are comforting. A local handicraft group or etsy seller may do similar

Apologies. I meant stroke uk page not Dementia.

My DM is in a dementia facility and it’s at the front of my mind at the moment 😪

I’m wondering whether you might be best looking at early learning centre or somewhere like that for alphabet and craft activities? Just a suggestion though as I have no experience of stroke victims x

@Borntobeamum my husband had a stroke in July (only 54), he really appreciated them finding him a tooth brush and paste. His stroke impacted vision only, so I bought him in a word search and book to read as it's important to begin learning to rescan and search for words as they can be affected if vision is impacted.

We had an early discharge team and ho we dealt with upon release from hospital who specialised in stroke recovery so if there is one attached to the hospital then they may be able to advise. Off the top of my head some of the kit needed may actually come from a physio or OT team so they may also be able to advise at the hospital

Colouring sheets and sensory stuff would be good. I wouldn't get things from ELC though as PP suggested. Stick with Adult colouring etc. I would ask the ward OTs as they would have the best idea. Sometimes they do cookery activities etc and focus on useful activities.

No suggestions sorry but what a lovely thing for you to do and I'm so sorry for the loss of your DF