Motivating stroke patients in rehabilitation

Motivating stroke patients in rehabilitation

The road to recovery can be hard during rehabilitation, so keeping stroke patients motivated is not always easy to achieve. Motivation plays a key role in the recovery process because the more willing a patient is to participate in activities, the better the results...
The benefits of music therapy in stroke recovery

The benefits of music therapy in stroke recovery

Music tastes often link directly to someone’s personality so it’s no surprise that the notion of music therapy helping stroke rehabilitation can be beneficial to a patient. Studies across the world have tested these methods and found that it can help both short and...
Adapting your home after a stroke

Adapting your home after a stroke

Nothing marks a successful recovery from a stroke like regaining your independence but adapting your home may be necessary to do just this. Some changes may require major alterations and others might be slight tweaks but each change is made to fit your condition. The...
Overcoming aphasia after stroke

Overcoming aphasia after stroke

One of the main impairments after suffering from a stroke is aphasia. This condition impairs the victim’s ability to communicate with others. Suffering from aphasia profoundly alters daily activities, as well as aspects of social and professional life. There are...
Don’t let a stroke strike when you’re young

Don’t let a stroke strike when you’re young

Contrary to what many people think, young people can be just as vulnerable to an ischemic stroke as the elderly might be. They can strike out of nowhere and alter your life forever. There’s a better chance of making a full recovery though if you are younger and get...