Stroke risk factors — what we do and don’t control

As with most diseases, there are elements of risk that we can control or do something about and others that we simply cannot do anything about. Below you’ll find information on inherent risk factors — meaning we all have them — and risk factors you can manage in order to prevent a stroke. Risk factors […]

Warning signs of a stroke

Understanding and being aware of the warnings signs of a stroke  — as well as acting F.A.S.T — could save a life and make recovery easier for the survivor. F.A.ST. stands for FACE, ARM, SPEECH, TIME: F Is one side of the face dropping? Look at their eye, cheek or lips to check for any unusual asymmetry […]

YouTube channels for rehabilitation exercises

For many stroke survivors getting in to see a physical therapist is difficult and sometimes just not a possibility at all. Thankfully there are great Youtube channels available with plenty of videos full of exercises you can do at home — here are some of the best ones: American Heart Association The AHA is one […]

Tips for getting a good night’s sleep

After a stroke you may experience difficulty sleeping. The causes can vary — from side effects of medicine you may be taking, to finding it difficult to come to terms with any disability your stroke may have left. Below are some tips that may help you get a better sleep. Create an adequate space Your […]

Five tips for caregivers during quarantine

Quarantine has been difficult for everyone, and being a caregiver is in and of itself a huge challenge. We have gathered 5 tips for caregivers to use while in quarantine: Make a schedule Staying at home seems like the day is endless, and it feels like you’re doing the same activities over and over again. […]

Team involved in stroke rehabilitation — who are they?

For many people stroke rehabilitation begins at the hospital, usually as soon as you’re awake. There is a wide array of medical professionals involved in the rehabilitation process — in this article we will introduce them and give you an overview of what they’re there to help with. Primary care doctors and nurses This is […]

COVID-19 and stroke patients

The novel COVID-19 virus has shaken up our lives and with that comes more challenges when recovering from a stroke. In this article we will review what we know about the virus, how stroke patients have been affected, and what precautions stroke survivors need to take to be safe. What is COVID-19? This new coronavirus […]

Robotic arm helps in rehabilitating arm use after stroke

Many stroke survivors experience weakness or complete paralysis in one arm, often requiring a strenuous rehabilitation program in a stroke rehab or physiotherapy center. Rehabilitation of an arm or a leg often includes the use of machines specifically designed to help the body and brain regain the connections that were broken due to the stroke. […]

Resilience and stroke recovery – three things resilient people do

Resilience is defined as: “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.” From the moment we are born, life has a way of teaching us to be resilient. Get up when you fall, manage the pain of bumping your head against a door, get over a heartbreak, deal with stress at […]

Going back to work after a stroke — what to expect

After the life changing experience of having and surviving a stroke, you gain a different way of looking at life and with that, you may find asking yourself: what now?  how soon can I go back to work? You are now in recovery and will be continuously working on your recovery for the rest of […]