Terry and Gill

Carer or gaoler?

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Crokinole – pre-lockdown Carer or gaoler? In which lockdown catches up with us We’re posting this on 2nd February, which is both Groundhog Day and, according to the church calendar, Candlemas.   Back in November the UK, with everyone desperate to lighten lockdown, there was an early rush on Christmas decorations, and especially trees.  People … Read more

His stroke. Her book.

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In good company at Winstone’s bookshop His stroke. Her book. Or, why I haven’t posted anything for two months This edition of our blog is running late, for a very exciting reason.  Sorry for the delay.  Terry has had a couple of those protracted low-energy phases which will be familiar to many strokees.  Looking back … Read more

In search of the lost chord

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In search of the lost chord Playing an instrument after stroke This post is quite a long rambling one, but it’s of special interest to instrumentalists. We would love to hear from musicians or anyone who has recovered or improved movement and fine motor skills. Pre-Stroke, my major hobby, apart from the things I pretended … Read more

Home after hospital

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Home from Hospital Early Supported Discharge Reflections on a tricky transition Discharge from hospital is probably something that sticks in the memory for most people.  Terry had been in hospital for four weeks when he was allowed home under the local Early Supported Discharge scheme. Panic and delight in equal measure! We’ve since met other … Read more

Touch – Improvements, 2013-2020

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Touch Improvements over time – 2013-2020 When we started this blog we subtitled it “then and now”. So far, we’ve focused on the first few weeks. From now on we’ll dodge around a bit and update to stop you getting bored. Regaining hand function has proved a big challenge. 2013 – Terry At times it’s … Read more