Life After Stroke Blog
life after stroke blog
Stroke recovery is challenging for all, including the survivors and their caregivers. In this blog you will find useful articles and resources that will help you stay mentally and physically healthy in life after stroke.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Dressing during stroke recovery
For many people, a stroke means suffering from partial paralysis or losing range of motion in arms and legs. Dressing