Introduction: In Japan, the number of people aged 65 and over living alone is increasing and they are facing the risk of social isolation.
Objectives: This report describes living alone elderly client was able to back to the daily living by practice baseball activities during a Home-visit rehabilitation.
Approach: A right-handed living alone male in 70s. Diagnosis is acute lacunar infarction. He participated in sports such as senior baseball as his life motivation. The client was discharged home on 11th illness day, at which time he had mild motor paralysis and mild sensory impairment. Baseball was rated 9 important, 1 performed and 1 satisfactory on the COPM, with client saying “I can't play baseball as before and that my children told me to stay home and relax”. Therefore, phased in running, playing catch and batting practice in Home-visit rehabilitation. When the effects of paralysis emerged, facilitation technique and movement guidance were also performed. A total of four sessions were conducted, each lasting 60 minutes.
Results: Baseball scored 7 in both performed and satisfactory at COPM. The client said “Baseball is my motivation in my life, so I am happy to continue with it”. The client gained confidence in these activities and continued to participate in sports such as senior baseball as before his illness.
Conclusion: Elderly people living alone after stroke are at risk of social isolation. However, it is suggested that they may continue to daily living by gaining confidence through practical activities provided by Home-visit rehabilitation.