Category: Stroke Caregivers

The Caregiver's role The primary tasks in caring for a stroke patient are to take care of them comprehensively, to care for them and to accompany them during their recovery. This experience can be both morally rewarding and emotionally taxing, regardless if the survivor is a loved one or someone you are not as involved…

After a stroke, affected individuals often experience severe impairments. Leaving the house or walking may no longer be possible. Not being able to drive can be especially frustrating, as this impacts your independence and daily routine. However, it is imperative that stroke survivors recover properly before getting back behind the wheel. Driving involves many skills…

When the blood circulation in the brain is interrupted and as a result the brain cells are no longer supplied with oxygen, a stroke occurs. When experiencing a stroke, people report feeling sudden numbness in the facial area, arms, or legs. Additionally, they will feel suddenly confused and will have difficulty speaking. Three types of…

Impairment of a person's ability to understand or formulate individual words and phrases is called aphasia. This is a language disorder. Aphasia can occur after a stroke in the language areas of the brain, such as portions of the frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and parietal lobe. About 25-40% of stroke survivors develop some level of…

What caring for stroke survivors means People who have suffered a stroke can feel that they are in a devastating physical and emotional state in the face of the seemingly insurmountable aftermath. In cases like this, stroke recovery dramatically depends on the survivor's support system. Loved ones offer their survivor hope for the future while…

When daily tasks become a challenge Tasks that used to be done with ease or not even consciously noticed can seem very difficult to nearly impossible after a stroke. Even with the help of a loved one, it can be frustrating to have to rely on someone for assistance. Whether your home is a house,…

Getting medical help right away is especially important after a stroke. Regardless of the type of stroke, they require careful observation, especially in the first 24 hours. Ischemic strokes unfold over 10 hours, which means the majority of brain damage will occur soon after the stroke begins. With every second that treatment is delayed, the…

Among the changes that are frequently noticed after a stroke are often sleep disturbances. In fact, more than half of stroke survivors report having some type of sleep problem. If the sleep problem occurs for a long period of time (over several months), it is considered a sleep disorder.    How sleep disorder affects your…