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your life, after stroke.
From the first day in hospital to the rest of your life. Here you will find tips, tools and honest articles on what post-stroke life is like.


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


Neuroplasticity and stroke recovery
What is neuroplasticity and what role does it play in stroke recovery? The brain is an extremely complex part of the body, made up of


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


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.


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.


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