Category: Stroke Caregivers

After a stroke, many feelings hit the affected person. One of them, which occurs frequently, is fatigue (post-stroke fatigue), which manifests itself not only as such, but above all as a lack of energy and a feeling of constant tiredness and dizziness. Even if you have successfully recovered from your stroke, fatigue can still be…

The effects of stroke have a huge impact on the brain, neural networks, behaviors, and emotions. It is common to experience personality changes, such as feelings of irritability, poor memory, anxiety, depression, or confusion after a stroke. These feelings are a natural response to stroke and reflect a sense of loss for the changes someone…

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…

The fear of flying after a stroke Fear of flying is not uncommon after a stroke. They may have heard that it is unsafe to fly after a stroke. They may also fear the long hours up in the air with their ongoing medical conditions. Flying is a necessary part of life. There is too…

Disabilities to deal with after a stroke A stroke can cause significant damage and often leave sufferers with a disability. Sometimes it leaves people unable to walk or even communicate on their own. For people with severe impairments, traveling can appear daunting or downright impossible. While traveling with disabilities can be difficult, it is not…

Packing for holidays and travel is often considered a chore. It is not much different when you suddenly pack your suitcase for a medical trip. It may be considered even more troublesome to pack when preparing for medical treatment.   More information about traveling with disabilities   Traveling for medical treatment Maybe it is because…

Sudden changes after a stroke and how to deal with them Returning to normal life is the goal of every stroke survivor. But this path can sometimes prove to be a rocky one. The love and support given to them by their friends, family, and caregivers can really make a difference in their long-term recovery.…

After a stroke, one is overcome by a wide range of emotions - fears and general uncertainty about the future are also not uncommon. Peace of mind may come with knowing that while many post-stroke conditions can develop, most of them are common and may slowly improve with time, rehabilitation and therapy. Becoming familiar with…

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…

Medical tourism as a fast-growing industry Medical tourism is not a new concept, although this industry has only been growing rapidly for a few years. In fact, documented cases of medical tourism date back to the 16th century when wealthy Europeans would travel to spa towns like St. Moritz in Switzerland to soothe their ailments.…