Miss S is a 44 year-old woman with an Acquired Brain Injury due to numerous strokes since age 27. Her mother and primary caregiver, passed away suddenly leaving Miss S without a home. The experiences and changes to her life were drastic and devastating.

Miss S was referred to FolkStone and placed in a FolkStone home in Richmond with another resident. She has done well with her new caregivers who helped her learn the area bus routes, increasing her level of independence. She does volunteer work at the FolkStone office and recently started attending a weekly daycare program. Her autonomy and activities keep her connected to her community and provide her with a sense of self worth.

A FolkStone nurse assesses her physical health weekly and although Miss S smokes, it was agreed with her family doctor that she should have a limit of 6 to 7 cigarettes a day. She has done very well sticking to this limitation. Miss S also receives music therapy once a week in her FolkStone home and grief counseling to deal with the loss of her mother. This has helped ease the depression she suffered and she is doing exceedingly well.

Miss S has adapted very well to her FolkStone home and enjoys interacting with the other resident who lives in the home.