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Taking charge of your recovery

Recovery doesn’t end with PEER-HOMEcare...it continues in your everyday life, where small changes can make a lasting difference.

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How to use PEER-HOMEcare

Recovery continues in your everyday life, long after visits from your therapist end. The small changes you make in your routines, habits, and confidence at home are what help build lasting independence.

This section is about helping you take what you learn during the program and apply it in a way that works for your life. There is no “right way” to recover, instead, it is about finding practical strategies that fit your home, your goals, and your daily routines.

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tips and tricks

Tips & Tricks to continue practice at home

Continuing your recovery beyond PEER-HOMEcare by bringing strategies into everyday life at home.

Let your home do the reminding
If you don’t remember to use your affected arm, let your environment do it for you. Think about where you place everyday objects, how you arrange your space and what you can reach with your affected arm. One small change at a time can create new opportunities to use your arm throughout your day.
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Try it a different way
After a stroke, it can be easy to rely on your stronger arm. When you can do so safely, look for chances to involve your affected arm, and try doing familiar things in slightly different ways.
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Awkward and clumsy are good signs
Using your affected arm in everyday tasks will often feel awkward and clumsy. That is normal, and it is a good sign. It is your body problem solving and finding new ways to move. Try to get comfortable with that feeling rather than avoiding it. The clumsy attempts are where the learning happens.
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Support from the sidelines
You don't have to do it alone. Family and supporters can help you spot opportunities to use your affected arm, encourage you to give things a try and celebrate your efforts. Sometimes, the best support is to step back, give you time and let you do things for yourself.
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