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This activity can be adapted for a 45-year-old woman who experienced an ischemic stroke by choosing memory stimulating questions that are appropriate for her abilities and limitations. Questions should focus on positive memories from earlier in her life to avoid frustration. The leader should monitor for fatigue and keep turns brief. Allowing extra thinking time may help participation. Modifying the set up so she faces the group may improve eye contact and engagement.

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Activity 6

This activity can be adapted for a 45-year-old woman who experienced an ischemic stroke by choosing memory stimulating questions that are appropriate for her abilities and limitations. Questions should focus on positive memories from earlier in her life to avoid frustration. The leader should monitor for fatigue and keep turns brief. Allowing extra thinking time may help participation. Modifying the set up so she faces the group may improve eye contact and engagement.

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Name: Annie Hwang

Activity: Stories out of the Hat


Sources:
About Stroke. (2020). https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke

Schwind, D. (2004, January 23). Stories out of the Hat.


https://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/txcognitive.htm

Thinking and perception after stroke fact sheet - Stroke Foundation - Australia. - Stroke
Foundation - Australia. (2020). https://strokefoundation.org.au/What-we-do/For-survivors-and-
carers/stroke-resources-and-fact-sheets/Thinking-and-perception-after-stroke-fact-sheet

Equipment: Hat or bowl, strips of construction with descriptive questions


Description: The objective of this activity is to stimulate memory, allow staff to see clients as
“real people” and encourage communication, sharing and trust within group

1. Prior to session, the group leader will write out memory stimulating questions
and/ or phrases on paper.
2. Once done, fold paper in half and place in hat/bowl.
3. Questions will reflect group objectives for sessions. For example, favorite
memory of mom? Favorite book or movie, why? Favorite season what is your
favorite thing to do? Who were you closest to growing up? Best friend story, first
drive in date.
4. Gather a group of participants. Group sizes should be 4 or more people.
5. Each client/staff chose a slip from the hat.
6. Tell their story and pass the hat on.

Primary Interaction Pattern: The primary interaction pattern of this activity is intragroup because
actions are a cooperative nature by 2 or more people intended upon reaching a mutual goal. For
this activity, the goal is to share memories within the group.

Adaptation:
An Ischemic Stroke is caused by a clot obstructing the flow of blood to the brain (“About
Stroke”, 2020). Part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, leading brain cells to
die (“About Stroke”, 2020). The location of the stroke and the extent of affected brain tissue will
affect the CVA, as well as the affected side (“About Stroke”, 2020). For example, if the stroke
occurs in the left side of the brain, the right side of the body will be affected resulting in
disabilities such as speech/language problems, memory loss, slow, cautious behavioral style as
well as paralysis on the right side of the body (“About Stroke”, 2020). This activity is beneficial
for participants that have difficulty remembering things as well as having difficulty
concentrating.

Participant: 45-year-old woman who experienced a traumatic brain injury – Ischemic Stroke
(CVA)

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