Les is a 70-year old retired engineer. He lives with his wife Jean and they have been married for 45 years. They have 2 children and 7 grandchildren.
Les has a great sense of humour and a joke for every situation. Prior to his stroke both Les and his wife were fit and well, had a healthy diet and are not overweight. Their hobbies include travel, hill walking, golf and dancing. They have a number of friends they like to socialise with on a regular basis.
Les has no significant past medical history and prior to his stroke had never previously been in hospital. He was initially admitted to the acute stroke unit and then transferred to the rehabilitation stroke unit 2 weeks later.
Page last reviewed: 10 Feb 2021
