The Financial Fallout of Stroke
According to the United Brain Association, stroke is the leading cause of severe long-term disability in the U.S., which can impact the employment prospects of stroke survivors. It’s easy to see that the potential combination of reduced income and increased medical costs could take a toll on your wallet. While stroke survivors can face financial […]
Stroke And Your Career
Many patients are motivated to return to some sense of normalcy after their stroke recovery, and for some that sense of normalcy may include resuming their professional activities. Depending on the effects of the stroke, the work environment may look considerably different for stroke survivors. Factors To Consider When Returning To Work First of all, […]
Stroke Prevention 101: How to Reduce Your Risk of Subsequent Strokes
The risk of recurrent strokes is significant. According to the University of Toledo, nearly a quarter of women will have a subsequent stroke within five years of their initial one. For men, that number jumps up to 42 percent. The good news is that up to 80 percent of strokes are actually preventable, so you […]
The Relationship Between Sleep and Stroke
Sleep disorders are quite common among stroke survivors, and they can have significant effects on your mental and physical well-being. If you notice signs of a sleep disorder, you should learn about your treatment options in order to protect your health and your quality of life. Post-stroke sleep disorders There are a range of sleep […]
Nutrition and stroke recovery and prevention
Remember the old saying “you are what you eat”? Well, it’s true! The nutrients that you take in when eating get incorporated into your body’s cells and tissues and become part of you. This is particularly important during stroke recovery. Your nutritional intake can play an instrumental role in your stroke recovery by adequately nourishing […]
Setting the Stage For a Successful Stroke Rehabilitation
After experiencing a stroke, many patients quickly shift their focus to getting better as quickly as possible. Understandably, stroke survivors want to recover a certain amount of functioning and minimize the effects on their day-to-day lives. Stroke rehabilitation is essential to this goal. Getting sufficient therapies and needed assistance in an appropriate care setting will […]
Managing Cognitive Changes After Stroke
Overcoming or accommodating post-stroke cognitive changes can be among the most challenging aspects of stroke recovery. Cognitive impairments are commonly experienced by stroke survivors, but effective treatments are available. Common Cognitive Changes In Stroke Survivors As with all of the effects of a stroke, cognitive changes are associated with the particular part of brain that […]
How Mindfulness Can Help Your Recovery From Stroke
As you navigate your stroke recovery, mindfulness can be a powerful tool to help you manage your response to any associated mood symptoms and physical symptoms that you may experience. Benefits of Mindfulness Some of the benefits of mindfulness are specific to stroke survivors, including: Boosting neuroplasticity, which helps your brain overcome obstacles from damage […]
Treatments For Post-Stroke Depression
According to epidemiological studies, nearly one-third of stroke survivors will develop depression at some point in their stroke recovery. In fact, depression is the most frequent psychological complication of stroke, and the condition has a variety of negative effects, ranging from decreased quality of life to poorer stroke rehabilitation outcomes. (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2515899/) Risk Factors for Post-Stroke Depression […]
Making the Most of Your Home Health Services
Many stroke survivors will be able to take advantage of home health services at some point in their stroke rehabilitation journey, either after being discharged from inpatient rehab or after going home from the hospital if inpatient rehab isn’t necessary. Qualifying for Services at Home Patients who are recovering from a stroke may find it […]