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Meet the 2016 Brooks Faces of Stroke
To honor the courageous journey of our patients, Brooks selects a small group of stroke survivors each year to recognize for the achievements they have made. We are proud to introduce to you our Faces of Stroke for 2016.
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Aging Well: first year critical in stroke recovery
Doctors say strokes are one of the biggest causes of death and disability for seniors. The recovery varies, depending on how severe the stroke is. 56-year-old Taumaoe Kapesi works hard to reclaim ...
Her Husband Had a Stroke When He Was 30
She was pregnant with their first child. How would she navigate the challenges that lay ahead?
How to Have a Safe Stroke Recovery
With stroke recovery being both a mentally and physically challenging process, it’s important to make necessary in-home adjustments to make post-stroke life easier and safe. Learn our top tips for stroke recovery at home in this article from our expert Napa senior living team at Hired Hands Homecare.
How A Video Game Is Helping To Heal Stroke Victims
It’s not just a fun way to do rehabilitation; it’s uniquely quantifiable.
Stroke Survivor Caregiving: 15 Tips To Make It Easier on You Both
A stroke is a brain injury that occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted or greatly reduced. The brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin dying within minutes.
I had a stroke when I was 29. My brain aged 10 years overnight.
One morning, there was a cramp in my neck. A few days later, I lost the ability to read.
WAVES OF WELLNESS: What to expect after a hospitalization for stroke
The hospitalization period for stroke patients and their families can be overwhelming.
Why People in Their 50s Should Understand Stroke Symptoms and Risk
Most people, including doctors, associate it with older adults
What To Expect After A Stroke
Strokes are one of the more frightening health conditions that can be experienced by residents of Glendale and elsewhere due to the effects being different for everyone, including significant mental or physical changes. Some people who have suffered strokes may be able to receive home healthcare afterward, others may need to relocate to an advanced... Read More
Prevent Stroke to Prevent Dementia?
Stroke experts from around the world presented findings linking stroke to later dementia, and advocated approaches to prevent stroke and thus limit dementia.
What Is The Goal of Rehabilitation?
A few days ago I was looking through news articles on strokes and ran across a headline stating that the purpose of rehabilitation is to return lost abilities. The first thought that went through …
When Stroke Care is a Statewide Effort
State systems of stroke care bring hospitals, paramedics and others together to improve outcomes.
How a support group helped this stroke survivor recover
At the hospital I was told I had not one, but three strokes.
How an Appreciation for the Arts May Boost Stroke Recovery
It elevates the soul, but an appetite for the arts may also do the body good. A new study found that stroke survivors who enjoyed music, painting and theater had better recovery than patients who did not.
How to recognize when a loved one is having a stroke
While stroke is one of the top five killers in America, knowing the symptoms can be a lifesaver.
How to Recognize a Stroke and When to Get Help
Someone having a stroke needs immediate emergency care to prevent brain damage, permanent disability and even death.
How to care for a loved one after a stroke
Being a caregiver can be difficult and overwhelming at times.
Think F.A.S.T.: What to Do in the Event of a Stroke
Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke, F.A.S.T., along with what to do when one occurs, is crucial for the patient.
Heat Stroke, Deyhydration, Heat Exhaustaion Prevention
Older adults are more at risk for heat-related illnesses. Know the signs of, and how to prevent, heat stroke, dehydration and heat exhaustion.
Spouses of stroke survivors at risk, study finds
Declines in social function and vitality may appear just one year after their loved one's stroke.
