
Are you or someone you know working towards recovery and looking for effective ways to break through barriers? In the world of rehabilitation, evidence-based practices are making a significant impact, especially within the field of occupational therapy.
"We really have to take the time as educators to be willing to modify our courses, stay up to date on evidence, and make sure that we're using the best resources that are the most up to date." (17:45) - Jessica
In today’s episode of the No Plateau Podcast, we delve into the integration of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy education and clinical settings from our own perspectives. We tackle the challenges of translating research into practice, including the delay between discovery and implementation and the hurdles we clinicians encounter in keeping abreast of new information. We cover the initiatives we're taking at Concordia University to improve evidence translation, the significance of clinical practice guidelines, and the role we play as fieldwork educators. We also engage in the debate over whether to focus on ADLs or neuroplasticity post-stroke and discuss the use of assessments like the Fugl-Meyer. We recommend the ViaTherapy app as a tool for evidence-based stroke rehabilitation, sharing our insights and experiences with it.
"You can't get your arm and hand back if it's seven months, nine months, two years later; you missed a window. So focus on what matters the most, which is neuroplasticity." (24:25) - Henry
In This Episode
The need for evidence-based learning (00:00:32)
Challenges in implementing evidence-based practice (00:05:27)
Strategies for speeding up evidence translation in education (00:11:11)
Dealing with outdated practices (00:22:20)
Adaptive techniques and neuroplasticity (00:24:21)
Barriers in implementing evidence-based strategies (00:31:22)
Accessing clinical practice guidelines (00:37:58)
Impairment-based outcome measures (00:45:12)
ViaTherapy App and free resources (00:49:32)
Our Guest
Jessica Schmidt, OTR/L is an assistant professor of occupational therapy at Concordia University of Wisconsin. She earned her master's from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy from Rocky Mountain University School of Health Professions. She is a member of ACRM, AOTA, and WOTA. In clinical practice, Jessica specialized in treating adult neurological patients in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She is passionate about evidence-based practice, helping translate research into the clinic, and preventing healthcare worker burnout.
Resources & Links
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Jessica Schmidt on LinkedIn
Saebo
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On Instagram
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Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
May 2, 2024
56 min

What steps are necessary to establish a program for managing shoulder subluxations in a healthcare facility?
In today’s episode, we dive into the topic of creating a stroke shoulder subluxation program in acute and subacute settings. This is a topic of interest for many therapists, yet it's often overlooked in most facilities. To shed more light on this topic, we are joined by Jenna Barber, who has successfully created a subluxation program at her facility.
“Most facilities are not preemptively addressing this issue. Why pass the buck to outpatient when you have the opportunity to attack it now?"
During our discussion with Jenna, we debunk the effectiveness of slings and taping in reducing or preventing subluxation. Instead, we emphasize that strengthening exercises, particularly for patients with volitional movement, are the most effective approach. We also highlight the importance of proper electrode placement during electrical stimulation (e-stim) therapy, focusing on the posterior deltoid rather than the supra. We stress the importance of evidence-based practice and the need for therapists to be trained and competent in using e-stim therapy.
"I don't know if I would change the program to maybe like shoulder e-stim program. I'm still debating on this one, but I really stressed in the beginning that it's not just shoulder subluxation, it's for those who don't have one yet to prevent one from happening."
Jenna explains the implementation process of the subluxation program for stroke survivors at Froedtert. Patients are evaluated on day one or two after a stroke to determine if they would benefit from the program. Regardless of whether the patient currently has shoulder subluxation or not, they start them on the program to prevent it from happening.
In This Episode
Introduction to Jenna and her subluxation program (02:08)
Subluxation and its effects (07:00)
Strengthening and electrical stimulation for subluxation mitigation (11:25)
Questioning the use of supra for shoulder subluxation treatment (12:19)
Jenna’s motivation to start the program (14:58)
The developmental process and challenges of starting a therapy program (17:00)
The synergy between nursing and therapist training in healthcare (20:45)
Contraindications for the subluxation program (24:29)
Managing the subluxation program at a large neuro hospital (30:20)
The waitlist issue (30:59)
Transition to subacute facilities (33:36)
Communication with subacute therapists (36:34)
How billing for unattended electrical stimulation contributes to therapist productivity (44:41)
Plans to expand the shoulder subluxation program (47:27)
The potential benefits of using tools like mirror boxes and mental practice (50:40)
Our Guest
Jenna Barber, MOT OTR/L, is an accomplished occupational therapist with a Bachelor's in Kinesiology from UW-Eau Claire and a Master's in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin. She excels at Froedtert & MCW, specializing in neuro and orthopedic conditions. Jenna is also an adjunct faculty member, recognized for exceptional patient care, and enjoys family time with her husband and two daughters.
Resources & Links
Jenna Barber on LinkedIn
Stroke Guidelines 2023
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
Oct 9, 2023
56 min

This week, we are talking about activity-based training, what it is, what the benefits are, and how this practice's guidelines and progress compares against stroke therapy and patients. Darci Pernoud is an OT going on 18 years and has immense experience working with spinal cord injury patients in her very own gym. This week on the No Plateau Podcast, she speaks with Henry about ABT, patient recovery, and current state of spinal injury treatment and technology.
“A great deal has changed from where we are today than where we were 20, 30, 40 years ago. There is much more incomplete injuries, more people walking. I think it has a lot to do with continued research, continued thought process, how to push people hard. It's a very hot topic. I feel like right now in the rehab world is higher intensity pushing people harder to help create that change and drive home that neuroplasticity.”
Darci wastes no time in emphasizing the importance of activity based training also known as ABT. The benefits of this therapy are numerous and the impact on patient recovery and healing is immense.
“And so, by applying activity based therapy principles, that includes our health and wellness exercise measures, it's getting our bone density where it needs to be. It's getting our cardiovascular training where it is, it's getting our muscles stronger for resistance training, which is going to help with posture. So, it's going to help people look better. The benefits of exercise, getting circulation, getting all the right hormones, the growth factors, everything on a cellular level is going to be improved. So people are going to feel better, Their mental health is going to be better. That's going to affect their quality of life.”
In This Episode
Darci Pernoud talks about her medical background (01:31)
What is spinal cord injury and what are some of the common impairments? (04:17)
Darci describing Activity Based Training in detail (10:56)
The five main pillars of Activity Based Training (13:26)
Was ABT in practice when she graduated in 2005? (16:17)
The current guidelines and care expectations in terms of standpoint of frequency, duration and time (19:13)
Comparing the treatment and care between spinal cord and stroke patients (22.55)
The average length of stay for a spinal cord patient (24:49)
What happens when patients are discharged from the hospital? (26:48)
The average onset post recovery for Independence Rehab clients (28:42)
Darci talks about ABT benefits and the recommended cardiovascular and resistance training (31:45)
How popular and accessible are ABT gyms? (38:39)
Discussing OT and PT equipment and technology (40:43)
The current state of progress for spinal cord patients potentially walking again (44:55)
Darci discusses the progress of one of her clients (46:04)
Thoughts of patients doing Activity Based Training virtually or remotely from home (48:20)
How people can reach Darci or learn more about ABT therapy (50:59)
Our Guest
Darci Pernoud has been an OT for over 18 years. She started out as a dual diagnosis therapist working in-patient rehab, and eventually went through a day program, an out-patient program, post-op work and upper extremity limb data collection work. She started networking with an activity based therapy gym which closed during Covid, prompting her to become a gym owner, trying to help the community’s experience of neurodiagnosis, assisting them in their recovery journey.
Resources & Links
Darci Pernoud on Linkedin
Back to Independence Rehab
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
Jun 5, 2023
53 min

In this episode, we delve into the critical nature of the first few weeks following a stroke and how the type of care and approach can greatly impact the outcome of a patient's recovery. Our guest, occupational therapist Cortney Jessee, provides a detailed overview of the inpatient rehab process, offering useful insights and tips for therapists, caregivers, and patients alike.
“The problem is that I think the whole purpose for this podcast being the no plateau podcast is again if we don’t start at those basics, we can’t get to our task specific training so how much are we being true proponents of the plateau. I think that’s the true plateau, not the myth of your first three months is where you are going to get the most outcome.”
Cortney stresses the importance of specific care within the first 72 hours post-stroke and the severity of subluxation in inpatient rehab. Drawing on her experience, Cortney elaborates on the need for proper positioning and understanding of anatomy to ensure optimal success for patients.
“If we know our anatomy and if we can show our caregivers and our patients what we are looking for in positioning and help them feel like they are not going to mess it up in what to look for; the outcomes are significantly more impactful. It also makes our jobs a lot more fun.”
Courtney highlights the impact of small things and offers practical tips for therapists to empower patients and caregivers. She also offers passionate words of encouragement for occupational therapists to embrace their impact on patients' lives and stresses the importance of consistency in a patient's recovery process.
“I just want to encourage any OT’s out there who are either starting their time in neuro or been doing it for a while that your jobs are impactful, no matter what part of recovery you are in someone’s stroke. And the little things matter. Going back to that 60-to-90-day mark, that’s wonderful. But how great would it be from days 0 to 30, to be a part of your patient’s foundation for optimal success. And I want therapists to feel empowered to do those small things for consistency in a patient's life and to give our caregivers and patients hope.”
In This Episode
Cortney Jessee's medical background and qualifications (01:25)
The patient's transition from acute stage to inpatient rehabilitation (09:26)
The critical 72-hour window after a stroke: common mistakes and best practices in hospitals (16:04)
An in-depth look at the Brunnstrom stages of recovery (20:15)
Separating fact from fiction: tackling the myths surrounding subluxation (24:50)
Activities for patients and caregivers to do in their rooms to aid in recovery (31:22)
Reviewing the studies conducted by Dr. Teazel (33:45)
Patient handoff and the role of transformative learning in transitioning to outpatient care (42:05)
Examining the 60-90-120-day timeline in stroke recovery (44:20)
Cortney's words of encouragement for occupational therapists (46:48)
Our Guest
Cortney Jessee is an experienced occupational therapist with over 6 years of specialized practice in inpatient rehab at Novant Health in North Carolina. Although she recently transitioned to outpatient neuro-rehab, she maintains a deep attachment to inpatient care and values the unique challenges and rewards it offers.
Resources & Links
Novant Health
Cortney Jessee on Novant Health
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
May 15, 2023
49 min

The topic of today's discussion is spasticity treatment after stroke, a condition affecting up to 40% of first-time stroke patients. Our guest, Dr. Samuel Milton, specializes in this treatment and offers invaluable tips to patients and therapists. According to him, spasticity treatment after stroke requires clear objectives, cautious consideration of treatment options, and proper aftercare techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes.
“What’s really important when you are looking at a treatment plan is that you want to have a goal in mind. What are you, the therapist, the patient, and caregiver, what are you trying to accomplish?”
While some patients may be eager to rush into Botox treatment, Dr. Milton advises caution and consideration of visual markers to assess the rate of return before and after the treatment.
“In this business many times you find that when patients or loved ones go through a scenario like this, they want the opposite. So if their hand is starting to close all of a sudden they say well I need Botox. But at the same time their hand is just starting to close so I may not want to jump in there and necessarily do Botox especially if their range of motion is full. Now they are starting to get some rate of return. Let’s see where that return takes us. If there is a problem, we’ll address it. I generally don’t jump on that right away.”
After a treatment is done, proper aftercare is essential to ensure the highest rate of success. Dr. Milton stresses that the type of treatment is just as important as the technique used to apply it.
“My injection technique usually after I inject, I will pretty aggressively stretch the muscle because Botox diffuses pretty readily in the muscle and I do that to help with the spread of the muscle. Really spread the muscle out as much as I can after I do an injection.”
In This Episode
Dr. Milton talks about his educational background, medical expertise, and work practice (01:36)
How to best describe the medical condition of spasticity to patients (03:50)
Dr. Milton elaborating on why the flexors are typically the spastic muscles (05:18)
What types of spasticity treatments are currently available? (07:37)
Medication or Botox? How to determine who gets what? (09:00)
What are the side effects for taking medication for spasticity (09:53)
Explaining what intrathecal back pumps are (11:17)
Discussing Chemo denervation techniques and botulism (13:04)
What other local injections should one consider (14:39)
What every new stroke patient should know (13:04)
What treatments do Dr. Milton’s patients prefer? (16:39)
Using electric stimulation to speed up the reaction (19:51)
Different types of injections and Botox techniques (20:58)
Funding Botox for stroke patients (27:07)
Can we achieve the breakthrough to no spasticity? (31:56)
Our Guest
Dr. Samuel Milton is a highly experienced physiatrist with over 30 years of medical practice. He received his medical degree from Harvard University College of Medicine and has been working at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA for over 20 years. During his career, he has been involved in teaching academic practice with inpatient and outpatient settings, but mostly running stroke rehab units. Currently, Dr. Milton manages the inpatient stroke unit at Emory and has an outpatient practice for patients with chronic stroke deficits.
Resources & Links
Samuel Milton on LinkedIn
Emory Healthcare
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
Apr 24, 2023
38 min

What does aphasia treatment look like?
In this episode, we talk with speech-language pathologist Abbe Simon M.A., CCC-SLP, whose professional work has been focused on helping to treat communication disorders, specializing in evaluating and treating aphasia.
“One of the most important things I must stress and hope that the listeners take away from this: Aphasia does not affect intellect, one’s intelligence, or the knowledge that’s stored in their brain before the stroke or other reason that happened to cause it occurred.”
With over 24 years of experience working with aphasia patients, Abbe shares with us common misconceptions about aphasia and communication disorders, as well as how aphasia is evaluated and treated.
“The last thing the brain wants is a compensatory strategy, but we need to acknowledge that some people’s brains or some brains actually want that - dare I say it - the easy way out, right? When we approach speech therapy to improve language, as you mentioned, occupational therapists can do or we, as professionals, can introduce compensatory strategies, or we can introduce restorative strategies - how can we restore something or regain its function….there’s nothing wrong with compensating…but it’s not maximizing neuroplasticity.”
Abbe also shares her perspective on various treatment methods for aphasia, her opinion on specific evidence-based approaches to treating and evaluating aphasia, and all the amazing work she does with iCommunicare.
“People do make huge strides…There ain’t no such thing as a plateau…There’s no plateau. I can work with someone who is 6 days, 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years post-stroke and who has aphasia, and they will make improvements if they want to.”
In This Episode
Abbe shares her background and career journey to starting iCommunicare (02:08)
The types of communication disorders Abbe helps treat as a Speech Language Pathologist (04:17)
How speech therapists evaluate and treat aphasia traditionally and currently (06:00)
Where is the cutoff to shift from traditional treatment to modern technological treatments with aphasia patients? (14:10)
Constraint-Induced Language Therapy (CILT) with aphasia patients: does it work? (20:02)
Why is CILT not as popular as Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)? (24:20)
What are the expectations of patients and outcomes experienced with aphasia? (27:10)
Can we bridge the gap between Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Therapists with cross-therapeutic interventions? (31:01)
Abbe’s top recommended technology tools for treating aphasia (37:25)
Abbe’s company iCommunicare, and her integrative health coaching work (39:49)
Our Guest
Abbe Simon is a speech-language pathologist and integrative health coach with over 20 years of experience helping adults with aphasia and communication disorders take back control of their life and overcome the barriers of these disorders.
Abbe believes everybody can improve their aphasia if they are motivated and willing to try. She also believes that small wins build momentum and encourages patients to keep pushing to improve. Abbe’s focus is client-centered and emphasizes creating outcomes that go beyond just the treatment room.
Abbe lives in North Carolina, where she runs iCommunicare, an aphasia rehabilitation private practice combining evidence-based programs and integrative health coaching principles to improve aphasia.
Resources & Links
iCommunicare
Abbe Simon on LinkedIn
Abbe Simon on Facebook
Abbe Simon on Instagram
Kleim and Jones article (2008): Principles of Experience-Dependent Neural Plasticity: Implications for Rehabilitation After Brain Damage
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
Apr 3, 2023
47 min

Jessica Miller, neuro-based occupational therapist and founder of Pathways Neuro Rehabilitation & Education, is back for another No Plateau Podcast episode!
If you’re an avid listener, you’ll remember Jessica from the first season when she came to discuss the importance of comprehensive education for caregivers and patients. With her experience as an OT, she’s walked through the transition back to home life with countless families, so she knows which tools are the most effective and helpful for patients settling back into their homes.
“The hospital in in-patient rehab will help them get a wheelchair, and maybe if they need a hospital bed or something like that, but all these other things that we’re talking about today, they might get touched in a discharge recommendation list on the day they leave… But they don’t really have enough time, so I’m glad that we’re doing this.” – Jessica (3:27)
In this episode, we break down various durable medical equipment (DME) available on RehabMart to help caregivers and survivors transition back home after a hospital stay and the five major steps patients must work through upon arrival.
“I have seen so many loved ones purchase so many items because they just want to help in any way they can… I know it comes from a place of love, and I want you to have support in that. If you aren't sure if something could be helpful, I would say take it to your friendly OT…” – Jessica (40:49)
In This Episode
(2:37) The scope of education for caregivers
(5:22) The five steps that occur when transitioning back to home life
(8:25) Ramps, thresholds, and equipment for “Getting Home Safely” step
(12:03) Navigating the “Taking a Shower” step
(17:36) Tools to utilize during the “Getting Dressed” step
(21:59) “Taking a Nap” must-haves for patients and caregivers
(26:19) DME to support “Eating in Your Own Home” while still exercising the affected side
Our Guest
Jessica Miller is an OT and certified brain injury specialist with 19 years of experience working with stroke survivors. She is also the founder of Pathways Neuro Rehabilitation and Education, which helps treat stroke patients in their own homes and helps therapists grow their skills.
Resources & Links
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
RehabMart
Pathways Neuro Rehabilitation & Education
Jessica Miller Instagram
New to Neuro OT Community
Jessica Miller LinkedIn
Mar 13, 2023
43 min

After a stroke at 38, Keith Taylor struggled to rebuild some of his life and move through recovery. As he worked to process his identity and the entire experience, a dark season of depression followed. In this episode, he’s joining me to discuss surviving his stroke, picking up the pieces after the fact, and how he came to found Strength After Stroke, a mental health resource and program for fellow survivors.
“It was right in that time period that I thought, ‘Wait a minute. I’m here for a reason. There’s something that’s happened here that’s caused this for me, and I’m not going to allow it to take over. I think it’s a message that tells me that it’s time to get some things put in place for others.’ And that’s what I went to work on.” (9:51)
When Keith was in recovery, he discovered an obvious need for mental health care for survivors. While physical care and rehabilitation were top of mind, psychological health was less of a priority. He touches on how this realization came to him, how it helped him create various resources for survivors, caregivers, and families, and where he hopes to take these programs in the future.
“The mental health aspect, I feel like there is still a huge hole… That gap is huge, and we have to fill that gap.” – (18:47)
In This Episode
(0:43) Life before Keith’s stroke and the state of his professional life
(2:38) The day of Keith’s stroke
(5:35) The deficits at the time of the stroke, the emotional ramifications, and where he is years later
(8:47) How he coped with the obstacles that came and the realization he had about his experience
(10:27) Why he chose not to share his suicidal thoughts with his wife and how long it took to find his way to the other side of that depression
(15:20) The intricacies of Keith’s care after his stroke and the lack of emotional care
(19:14) When Strength After Stroke began
(20:48) How the BASE Program works, the mission behind it, and his hope for the future
Our Guest
After surviving a stroke and struggling with his mental health and suicidal thoughts, Keith Taylor made his way to the other side of that depression and decided to use his experience to help others. He founded a mental health resource and program called Strength After Stroke to help others through that season of depression after a stroke.
Resources & Links
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
Keith Taylor – Strength After Stroke
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
YouTube
BASE Program
Mentoring Program
Feb 20, 2023
28 min

Welcome to Season 2 of the No Plateau Podcast! We’re excited to kick off this next season with speech and language pathologist Teresa Biber LoMonte to discuss how she developed the Biber Protocol and the ways it’s actively helping individuals and stroke survivors recover.
Teresa specializes in working with patients that experience facial paralysis, dysphonia, and dysphagia, and she begins by breaking down the misconception that this issue is primarily physiological.
“Eating is incredibly important to our social well being… Everything revolves around food. Every culture has very specific foods that are associated with the celebration, you know, of their culture… It’s a substantial impact on the quality of life of any human being.” (4:18)
As she worked in settings with occupational and physical therapists at the beginning of her career, she realized that there was a gap in the care for her patients and couldn’t understand why electrical stimulation wasn’t being used for the part of that body that she worked with.
“The next words out of my mouth were, ‘Why don’t we have access to this,’ number one, “in the speech pathology community?”, and ‘Why can’t we use this for our patients with swallowing disorders and facial paralysis?’” (20:55)
She has a huge heart for the lives and families of her patients and believes in continuing to advance her knowledge so she can eliminate gaps in the healthcare system. Tune in to the first episode of the season to hear about her journey to where she is today and how her protocol is changing lives.
In This Episode
(1:09) Teresa Biber LoMonte shares her background
(2:28) Dysphagia 101
(6:02) The prevalence of dysphagia
(7:59) Common strategies that therapists utilize
(12:35) Different interventions for dysphagia
(18:28) What is the Biber Protocol?
(26:13) Teresa’s journey after initially discovering this technique
(32:07) What makes the NMES protocol unique
(38:00) Pushback on NMES
(42:28) The necessary steps to utilize the protocol
Our Guest
Teresa Biber LoMonte is a language and speech pathologist that developed The Biber Protocol after discovering that electrical stimulation was not being utilized for individuals experiencing facial paralysis, dysphonia, and dysphagia. She believes in constantly advancing her skills and knowledge to help her patients regain the ability to speak, swallow, and communicate.
Resources & Links
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
The Biber Protocol
Teresa Biber LoMonte’s LinkedIn
Contact Teresa
Feb 6, 2023
49 min

What comes after you survive a traumatic stroke, and how do you get the information you need to recover?
Author, graphic artist, blogger, and founder of the Stroke Angel Project Skip Batchelder and his family were met with that same uncertainty after he survived his stroke in 2021. It became evident to Skip pretty quickly in the busyness of his hospital stay that there was a lack of accessible and easily understood resources for stroke survivors.
“You can google until the cows come home, but finding what you need and how you can collect that information so that you can actually perform the duties that you need, both personally and within your team, that doesn’t come that easily.” (22:17)
As he accumulated resources through his recovery, he had a desire to share the things he'd learned and the material that truly helped him through everyday life after this major event. This desire grew into the project Stroke Angel, and he chose a name that would simultaneously generate hope and honor the friend who saved his life.
“The theme of Stroke Angel is, ‘Let my recovery be your hope.’” (35:45)
Today, we discuss Skip’s stroke, his recovery, how Stroke Angel began, and how he’s doing currently, 17 months later.
“Never give up. You can’t give up. You can have bad days. I had bad days. My caregivers had bad days. But you just gotta rally and just keep at it.” (41:04)
In This Episode
(1:57) Who is Skip Batchelder?
(3:15) Life before Skip’s stroke and warning signs
(4:59) The stages of Skip’s stroke and the angel that saved him
(14:57) The recovery journey and adjusting your attitude
(22:00) Collecting information about what’s happened/what you need
(23:43) Inpatient rehab, expensive therapy equipment, and old-school techniques
(29:44) Skip’s transition to outpatient
(33:52) How Skip is doing 17 months later
(34:57) The Stroke Angel Project
(40:56) “Never give up.”
Our Guest
Author, graphic artist, web blogger, and founder of Stroke Angel, Skip Batchelder suffered a terrifying stroke in 2021, recovered, and then resurfaced on the other side of that experience with a desire to help others through this traumatic event. In an effort to alleviate stress and uncertainty during other people's stroke experiences, Skip created Stroke Angel. Stroke Angel holds a variety of resources for stroke survivors and their families that can aid them in the recovery process, offer emotional support, and foster hope for life after a stroke.
Resources & Links
Henry Hoffman on LinkedIn
Pete Durand on LinkedIn
Saebo
On YouTube
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
Skip Batchelder’s LinkedIn
Stroke Angel
Jan 9, 2023
42 min
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