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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…

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,…