The Holidays are a wonderful time, and it can be a stressful time. Here are 19 Holiday Tips for Stroke Survivors. I explore them in greater detail in the episode.

1. Use Spoon Theory to explain disabilities
2. Nap when you can
3. Warn a host you may need a break
4. Keep blankets in your car
5. Dry your cane tip
6. Update note cards and laminate them
7. Cold drives tone. Ask your doctor about adjusting meds
8. Stretch
9. Be careful with alcohol. It can affect you differently now
10. Talk about Pba and emotional lability. It’s not shameful.
11. Get extra traction for your shoes
12. Use an ally at parties
13. Decorate a cane for the holidays
14. Send Thank you notes to your team
15. Make a list and check it twice
16. Use project planning tools like Planner and Trello to organize your endeavors
17. Help others
18. Create an Amazon wish list
19. Adjust your expectations

Where do we go from here?

• Share theses tips with two people in your life by giving them the link http://Strokecast.com/19Tips
• Follow me on Instagram at http://Strokecast.com/Instagram
• Be safe in your holiday adventures
• Don’t get best…get better

Strokecast is the stroke podcast where a Gen X stroke survivor explores rehab, recovery, the frontiers of neuroscience and one-handed banana peeling by helping stroke survivors, caregivers, medical providers and stroke industry affiliates connect and share their stories.