StoryGarcia

Stroke slows down active grandma.

Mrs. Garcia is 66 years old and had a stroke a few months ago. Before the stroke, she was an active volunteer in the community. Today, she lives in an apartment building and knows most of the people in her building. Her children stop by several times a week to visit and make sure she is all right. Since her stroke, she can’t drive anymore and needs assistance with grocery shopping. She uses a walker and her right side is a little weaker than her left. It is difficult for her to cook so her children have been bringing meals, but this is getting harder for them because they work and care for their young children. She would hire someone to help her, but money is tight. She wishes she could be more active and independent again.