Ahead of World Stroke Day on Oct 29, The Straits Times looks at how one stroke survivor is using his recovery experience to help other survivors in their rehabilitation journey.
It happened just hours after he was discharged from the National University Hospital following his third stroke.
“My biggest worry was that I cannot walk again, and I would become a burden to my mother,” the bachelor said of his series of strokes.Mr Chiam, who suffered his first stroke about five years ago, said he experienced emotional highs and lows while he was in Alexandra Hospital for about a month after his fourth stroke.
Each one-hour session typically costs around $100, but patients pay much less, thanks to financial assistance and fund raising. While job hunting, he volunteered his time at S3 as he found it meaningful to interact with fellow stroke survivors who, in turn, motivated him to recover well. Fellow stroke survivor Suzilawati Mohamad Rais, 51, attempting to twist the cap of a bottle with the help of Mr Chiam.Despite being unable to swim, Mr Chiam decided to try out kayaking at the People's Association-PAssion Wave at Bedok Reservoir at the encouragement of fellow stroke survivor Suzilawati Mohamad Rais.
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