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Being patient during recovery A stroke is accompanied by immense changes, so it can be very difficult for sufferers to feel like themselves again afterwards. It’s all about taking it one day at a time and staying positive. The best way to ensure a fast recovery is repetition, which helps with creating muscle memory and…

A stroke often leaves its mark and, as everyone knows, causes physical damage. But did you know that stroke can affect the personality as well? It is more common than you think and may explain why you or your loved one are acting unusual. Rest assured that personality changes after a stroke are perfectly normal.…

Relatives have many questions at the outset about their loved one's needs and recovery after a stroke. This is also completely normal and understandable. Managing your new role as “caregiver” may seem daunting, but you are already participating in one of the most important first steps for treating stroke: educating yourself. By keeping the following…

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…