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Things I Found Useful

After my stroke, I began to notice how many ordinary things I had taken for granted.

 

Opening a jar, having a shower, answering emails or even getting ready to leave the house seemed to take more thought and effort than they used to.

 

Over time, I found things that helped; some were practical, some were suggested to me, and some I discovered through trial and error.

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This section is about those things. Not everything will be useful to everyone, and what works for me may not be right for someone else. I’ve included the ones that have genuinely made a difference to my day-to-day life, because sometimes a small change can make something feel much more manageable.

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Around The Home

  1. Handrails on either side of the stairs (safe mobility) 

  2. Grab rails by outside doors (stability)

  3. ​Storage baskets (keep items within easy reach)

  4. Grabber stick (helps with hard-to-reach items)

  5. Cards or Board Games (fun, but manual dexterity practice​​

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Kitchen

  1. Electric jar opener (grip strength and manual dexterity)

  2. Electric can opener (grip strength, manual dexterity, and safety)

  3. Adapted cutlery (grip strength - easier to hold)

  4. ​Spiked chopping board (safely holds food in place)

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Bathroom

  1. Shower chair with a back (balance)

  2. Frame around loo (balance and stability)

  3. Stool by sink  (fatigue, balance)

  4. Grab rails in shower and around bathroom (safety)

  5. Shelf or storage basket in shower (keep shampoo/shower gel within easy reach)​

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Getting Dressed

  1. Slip on shoes (manual dexterity)

  2. Leggings (easier than jeans/trousers)

  3. Hair bands/clips (easier than hair ties)

  4. Mittens (easier than getting gloves on)

  5. Watch with a velcro snap (easier to put on than a 

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Going Out

  1. Walking stick (stability and vision loss)

  2. Cross-body bag (easier to access with vision and left-side weakness)

  3. Coat with minimal zips (manual dexterity)

  4. Disability card (easier access to attractions and discounted entry. I use this one)

  5. Blue Badge (accessible parking)

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Technology

  1. Voice-to-text apps (manual dexterity and hand weakness)

  2. Good quality lighting (vision loss)

  3. Magnifying apps (vision loss)

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