Treatment Options For A Lacunar Stroke

Mobility Aids

Mobility aids can help a lacunar stroke patient get around and complete daily tasks while they are recovering. There are special canes and belts that help stroke patients walk around. Many stroke patients have difficulty walking even with these aids and may need wheelchairs. There are also alarms patients can carry around or have installed in their houses in case they need assistance. Lacunar stroke patients also sometimes have rails installed in their houses to hold on to when they are walking up the stairs or around the house. Patients in wheelchairs may have a stair lift installed to carry them upstairs. Not everyone will need the same mobility aids. It is a good idea for a stroke patient and their family to discuss with a doctor or a physical therapist what devices might be necessary or helpful.