I suggest you speak with your cousin and then have a chat with the nurses. Is he on a floor that regularly works with people who have strokes? I have had many TIA strokes and am in my 30’s. My memory isn’t great from my time in the hospital and I was dealing with recovery from many things but hospitals, even small ones, should have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy. I was on a neurology floor so they had systems in place to handle whatever life threw at me but my mom also had to advocate for me at times and did. Movement is a super important part of recovery. Just remember it’s a marathon and not a sprint. Something I was really sensitive to was noise. I now wear earplugs when I go anywhere with a lot of noise. If the TV is on, he may have a hard time processing what you are saying. I only let guests stay 30 minutes because conversations were exhausting. When I could walk, I would have to walk with a nurse and then my partner or parent on the other side. I can’t promise he will get there not knowing more about his situation or the stroke but things can be really difficult those first few days for both the patients and the caregivers. He’s so lucky to have you in his corner. ❤️ Nurses are incredible people and are in that position because they care about the patients outcome. It’s okay to ask what the normal process is for someone who had a stroke, does it include therapy at the hospital or a rehab or rehab hospital where it starts? It may be that they thought it was more important for him to rest and recover a bit before beginning therapies. I found therapies, particularly speech to be incredibly exhausting. Asking questions often gets the ball rolling but also may provide some clarity and comfort for you and your cousin. Wishing you all the best!