Caregivers
Caregivers
Stroke recovery is challenging for all, including you. Here you will find useful articles and resources that will help you stay mentally and physically healthy in your role as caregiver.


What happens during a stroke?
Explaining what happens during a stroke can be challenging. This informational video hosted in TED ED and accessible through YouTube, educates in a simple and


Stroke in women – risk and symptoms
Although more men have strokes per year than women, women’s strokes tend to be deadlier. This is due to a variety of factors, including significantly


Supporting someone with aphasia
It is estimated that 20-40% of stroke survivors will have some type of aphasia with varying degrees of impact in communication abilities. In this article


Types of aphasia
Aphasia is the inability to speak, read, write and/or listen. Around 20-40% of stroke survivors will experience some degree of aphasia and thus can have


Coping with uncertainty after a stroke
Uncertainty can be a large part of the stroke recovery journey. After a stroke, you may find yourself asking questions about what comes next, when


Disability after a stroke
Every year, 15 million people around the world are affected by stroke. Of those, it is estimated 50% will live with permanent or chronic disability.


Armored — Dawn’s care-coaching story
A caregiver is rarely “ready” to start taking care of someone battling an illness. And sadly, stroke doesn’t announce itself with enough time to prepare


Changes in behavior after a stroke
Changes in behavior after a stroke are common, expected and treatable. Stroke survivors will usually experience changes in mood, depression, frustration, and anxiety, among others.