Leslie Kane

Caring.com Expert

About

Leslie Kane is a clinical instructor in occupational therapy at Columbia University and is the manager of occupational therapy for New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. She specializes in rehabilitating people who have had strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries.

Recently Published on Caring.com

  1. Sunday November 18, 2007

    1. What's the best way to transfer my mom from her wheelchair to car?

      Answer - There are devices that can help you transfer her. A sliding board serves as a bridge from wheelchair to car. You put one end of the board under your mother's buttocks and the other side on the seat of the car, then slide your mother over to avoid having to lift most of her body weight. But its effectiveness depends on the make of your vehicle...

  2. Monday November 12, 2007

    1. How can I encourage my father to use his left side that has no feeling after stroke?

      Answer - The term for what you're describing is anosognosia, which means "without knowing." It's a profound lack of awareness of the side of the body affected by the stroke.Anosognosia is not to be confused with denial. Your father isn't denying that he has a problem; he's literally disconnected from his left arm and leg...

    2. Why are my mother's hands swollen after stroke?

      Answer - Swelling following a stroke is very common, especially in the upper limbs. But it's important to do some investigation before you start addressing the problem.