How to Prevent or Minimize the Plateau Phase After a Stroke
The stroke rehabilitation process throughout the first several months of stroke recovery can be intense, with dramatic inclines and declines in progress that can encourage and depress survivors. Weakness and...
Pseudobulbar Affect - Not All Crying After Stroke Is Depression
Among stroke survivors, feelings of depression and sadness are unfortunately common. The body has experienced acute changes both physically and mentally, and certain emotional responses may be triggered as a...
17 Ways To Help Stroke Survivors Recover Faster
If you or a loved one has suffered from a stroke, there are many difficulties that can develop as a result. Primarily, these effects are physical, emotional, and cognitive. Below,...
Thinking and Memory Loss After Stroke
Whether you’re awake or asleep, your brain is continuously active. Vast amounts of information—thoughts, moments, feelings, etc.—are sent to your brain, where they are filtered and stored, and it’s important...
Signs Your Loved One is Recovering From Stroke
A stroke—no matter how severe—can be devastating. Not only does it have the potential to cause damage physically and mentally, but the recovery process can be equally as difficult to...
The Best Apps to Help With Stroke Recovery
Recovering after a stroke requires hard work from the survivor and their caretakers. Though this can be intimidating, there is good news: with new technology in apps, patients have more...
The Benefits of Pet Therapy for Stroke Survivors
They say dog is man’s best friend, but for stroke survivors, a dog can mean even more than that. Dogs tend to respond well to training and have the temperaments...
Going Back to Work After a Stroke: What You Need to Know
Having a stroke can change a person’s life in many ways. Survivor’s often find themselves unable to speak, swallow, walk, or even use half of their body. These disabilities can...
Tired After a Stroke? Understanding Post-Stroke Fatigue
Feeling tired is a normal part of life. Whether you didn't get a good night of sleep or wore yourself out with a busy day or an exerting activity, your...
Why You Should Exercise After Stroke
Everyone knows that exercise is good for their health, and for stroke survivors it is no different. After suffering a stroke, survivors may face numerous barriers to becoming physically active...