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.
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
Stroke prevention — what you need to know
As mentioned in the warning signs, there are elements of stroke we can control and others we don’t. Those factors that we can control have
What are the types of stroke?
There are three main types of stroke; each one of them results in different treatment and recovery therapies. Ischemic stroke An ischemic stroke occurs when
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
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
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
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
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
