Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)

Angus McLeod

Later that day, Bob and Florence go to see Angus. In the car Florence looks through Bob’s notes from his last visit.

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Background: Angus McLeod had a mild left hemiparesis. He is a retired police officer who previously enjoyed golf and socialising. He lives alone but is supported by his daughter Jenny who lives nearby. His general health is good though he does have a history of hypertension and is overweight.

1st visit: Goals identified

  1. Reduce risk factors by losing weight and increasing activity levels
  2. Increase fitness levels to return to golf
  3. Increase social activity by attending local stroke group
  4. Build confidence going out to meet friends at golf club

Outcome: Mood screening completed – no issues identified. Happy with goals and next steps. Plan: visit in one month.

2nd visit: Goals reviewed

  1. Losing weight and feeling positive about this
  2. Getting out walking most days and pacing this well
  3. Not yet made it to the stroke club but planning to go next week
  4. Set a date to meet friends at the golf club for a drink
  5. Having been signposted to the CHSS self help 4 stroke website and is now working through the resource

Outcome: Angus is coping well. Plan: visit in one month.

Current: Frantic phone call from daughter, Jenny highlighting new issues that are worrying her.
She reports that her Dad fell at the golf club and has completely lost his confidence so that he is not going out at all now. He only went to the stroke club once and appears very down and withdrawn. He does not appear to have the energy to do things anymore. She says she has tried talking to her Dad about these issues but feels she is getting nowhere. She requests that I come and see her Dad as soon as possible.

Background: Angus MacLeod had a mild left hemiparesis. He is a retired police officer who previously enjoyed golf and socialising. He lives alone but is supported by his daughter Jenny who lives nearby. His general health is good though he does have a history of hypertension and is overweight.

1st visit: Goals identified

  1. Reduce risk factors by losing weight and increasing activity levels
  2. Increase fitness levels to return to golf
  3. Increase social activity by attending local stroke group
  4. Build confidence going out to meet friends at golf club

Outcome: Mood screening completed – no issues identified. Happy with goals and next steps. Plan: visit in one month.

2nd visit: Goals reviewed

  1. Losing weight and feeling positive about this
  2. Getting out walking most days and pacing this well
  3. Not yet made it to the stroke club but planning to go next week
  4. Set a date to meet friends at the golf club for a drink

Outcome: Angus is coping well. Plan: visit in one month.

Current: Frantic phone call from daughter, Jenny highlighting new issues that are worrying her.
She reports that her Dad fell at the golf club and has completely lost his confidence so that he is not going out at all now. He only went to the stroke club once and appears very down and withdrawn. She says she has tried talking to her Dad about these issues but feels she is getting nowhere. She requests that I come and see her Dad as soon as possible.

Page last reviewed: 14 Jan 2021