Telehealth during quarantine

Since lockdown started, pretty much everything in our lives changed. Our entire routine was thrown out of the window and we had to suddenly adjust to a new way of doing things. The only thing that has not changed, and is in fact more pressing now than ever, is getting access to health services — […]

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 […]

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 […]

5 apps to make daily tasks easier

Tiredness, forgetfulness and lack of organization are very common issues in the first few months of a stroke.  Your brain is regenerating and you’re having to deal with a new way of doing things  – it’s normal you’ll feel more dispersed than before. To help you in your recovery, a good tactic is to keep […]

5 apps to track your diet

Diet and exercise are essential parts of staying healthy during your stroke recovery. We’ve gathered five of the most useful apps to track your daily eating habits. Some of these apps have features that are entirely free to use (and more features you can access by subscribing), while others offer a free trial and then […]