This article aimed at discussing the experience in caring for a patient with swallowing dysfunction and limb weakness induced by cerebral vascular accident (CVA).The duration of caring for this patient was from January 26 to March 10, 2008. The author used Gordon's 11 functional items to collect data and assess this patient. The major health problems of this patient were bathing, toileting, swallowing dysfunction, body image disturbance, physical disability etc. Firstly, exercises for strengthening affected limbs and self-care Training were performed for this patient. Secondly, swallowing training was implemented to assist the patient in feeding himself safely. Finally, the nasogastric tube could be removed. By establishing confidence and positive body image, our team assisted this patient build self-confidence and receive rehabilitation programs activity. Before being discharged from the hospital, this patient could walk with a walking stick as well as going to the bathroom for showering and toileting. By sharing this care experience, we hope to improve nursing care quality for cerebral vascular accident patients.