Nelson’s rehab

My name is Natalia Rojas and I want to share the story of my husband, Nelson, who has faced a situation that has completely changed our lives.

A few months ago, Nelson suffered a stroke (CVA) that led to a critical medical emergency. During this process, he had to undergo two operations on his head, and since then his recovery has been slow and challenging, not to mention that ACC did not provide us with any coverage. Currently, he requires constant rehabilitation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and specialized daily care to regain his mobility, strength, and independence in daily tasks.

This process has been extremely demanding and costly, as I am alone managing all his care and responsibilities, as well as organizing his recovery and all the related arrangements. The majority of the burden falls on me, facing day by day the physical, emotional, mental, and financial challenges of taking care of Nelson.

Every day is an effort to give Nelson the best possible quality of life and to support him in his recovery. I hope that his story can inspire understanding, empathy, and support.