You friend will likely have both occupational and physical therapy before he ever leaves the hospital. If you will be involved in his continuing care, try to get in on at least one PT and one OT session so you will have a better idea of what's involved and what support he will need. One of the most insidious things about a stroke is that the patient doesn't realize that he has lost specific skills or, sometimes, that these skills even exist. {Above in consultation with my wife the OT.}