Stroke
A stroke can turn a family's entire world upside down. A person who once lived independently suddenly may need help with everything, from swallowing and speech to going to the bathroom. How much care someone will need after a stroke isn't always obvious at first, but knowing what challenges may be ahead can help you cope with that uncertainty.
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To diagnose a stroke, a variety of tests may be needed. Here are some of the commonly used methods for stroke diagnosis.
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Strokes affect thousands yearly. Know five common types of foods whose ingredients cause physical damage that directly increase the risk of stroke.
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What is a stroke? A stroke can be ischemic or hemorrhagic -- ischemic stroke is from a blood clot, and hemorrhagic is from a ruptured blood vessel.
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Articles
- 10 Questions to Ask After a Stroke
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- Care After Stroke
- 7 Tips for Improving Mealtimes After a Stroke
- Making Someone's Home Safer After a Stroke
- Stroke Caregiver Support
- Stroke Recovery: Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Toileting Tips for Stroke Survivors
- Dressing a Stroke Patient
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Questions
- Is confusion normal at night for stroke survivors, and will my father get better in a skilled nursing facility?
- What kind of care does my wife need after stroke ?
- My mother had a stroke 2 weeks ago will her mental state improve??
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- How does Chemo cause stokes?
- After several strokes, my uncle's behavior is inappropriate -- what can we do?
- Can a stroke lead to blindness?
- Are there online stroke support groups?
- What's the difference between TIA and stroke?
- My grandfather had a stroke and now cannot move his hand. What do we do?
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Community
- Chance Of Recurring Stroke
- Caring For A Spouse With Dementia
- Mom had a stroke three days ago - what should we expect next?
- Mom feels like she can't breathe when she's eating!
- Wealthy Stepfather Won't Spend A Dime Toward Our Mother's Stroke Recovery
- Am I Doing The Right Thing By Putting Her In A Home?
- Confused & Need Help
- What should we expect from post-stroke rehab?
- After Mom's stroke, she thinks Dad is still alive. Dementia or stroke related?
- 10 Years Since Dad Had A Stroke And Mum Took Her Life
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