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I had an "extended" ischemic stroke, starting with left side weakness and ending with left sided paralysis, It sucked but I just think it delayed rather than precluded some aspects of recover, If she's not getting worse then things can definitely get better.

I don't know about everybody else, but it became apparent to me that doctors can do little to treat strokes beyond blood thinners and trying to take preventive measures, there is no cure or antibiotic equivalent for stroke, but that is no excuse for a professional stroke team to be sloppy. Please go full speed ahead as a patient advocate for your mom until you get answers, there should be a case-worker or social worker at the hospital who is obligated to help when you throw up red flags. At the same time, don't be too hard on yourself, it is wonderful that you are available for your mom and I firmly believe that even feeling helpless as we all do, that bringing positive energy, humor and love to her and rehab can only have good results, it may take 4 years but I'm learning the brain is always adapting, changing, re-wiring, often at your expense as strokes are assholes with a low sense of humor but a "thousand cranes" worth of good effort and energy will pay off in the end.

America's best stroke centers- https://www.womenschoiceaward.com/awarded/best-hospitals/stroke-care/ (no idea how good the list is but I would certainly encourage you to get a second opinion from someplace that is doing academic medicine if possible. find a young neurology professor.)

Wild idea but strong cbd (cannabidiol) Oil does not have THC, is not a controlled substance in the US, and may have neuro- protective or recuperative properties if administered quickly enough. (I'll let you Google for studies)

Others are probably tired of hearing this, but I would encourage you to read My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey May 26, 2009 by Harvard Dr. Jill Taylor = https://www.amazon.com/My-Stroke-Insight-Scientists-Personal/dp/0452295548/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1502488014&sr=1-1&keywords=my+stroke+of+insight+taylor

First apply for Unemployment. That’s fastest and easiest. Next apply for State Disability. In my state of California, that lasts for a year. Then after a year has gone by, you can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance: SSDI. That takes about 6 months, and applicants are often denied for various reasons.

Many that are denied hire attorneys that specialize in this area. They work on a contingency basis- they only get paid if you win the appeal, and then get 30% of your settlement.

Another program is SSI. That’s a Social Security benefit based on income. I know very little about it.

There’s an easy to digest book on the entire subject:


Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits https://www.amazon.com/dp/1413324843/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rYKVDbNT15CD5

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Therapy-Putty-Exercise/dp/B01BLYNWIU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=theraputty+for+hand&qid=1574548807&sprefix=theraput&sr=8-3


https://patienteducation.osumc.edu/Documents/thra-put.pdf

This should do the trick! Also make sure your scapula is stabilized, that can effect hand coordination more than you might realize.

Also strengthen your forearm.


https://prohealthsys.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MM-SS-Wrist-Hand.pdf

And STRETCH after every strengthening session!! Tightness = weakness

This is just an example, but they make several types of bras with front closures and/or velcro that might help.

Bra Angel. My mother only has the use of one hand due to a stroke and this is a godsend for her independence.

yo need to read https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Massive-Stroke-Changed-Better/dp/1626345201/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=%22RELENTLESS%22&qid=1569189244&s=books&sr=1-8

I use one-hand nail clipper. One-hand nail clipper

From you are describing your grandfather is doing pretty good and it is looking positive for him as he can walk and say some words. It is possible for him to be functioning like before but it is hard to predict how he will recover.

I had a brain hemorrhage: what I learned from this on going experience is that it takes a lot of time to heal; months and years. Some people won't have any side effect from a brain injury, others will die. Your age and your lifestyle will affect how much and how fast you will recover but luck is an important factor also.

A brain injury is not like breaking an arm or losing a leg : those type of injuries are simple, you can see them and they don't affect the brain directly, they heal quickly. A brain injury is invisible and it is hard to predict the outcome.

After having read Ziferius comment, I would suggest watching this ted talk by Jill Bolt Taylor and reading this book : The brain that changes itself. Here a link to an episode of the nature of thing on CBC (Canada) talking about the book which I found interesting.

I wish your grandfather and you good luck on your journey !