Stroke in the Elderly
A condition in which blood flow to the brain is cut off depriving the brain of oxygen and glucose.
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Stroke Recovery: Getting Back on Track
Stroke recovery can be especially daunting for family caregivers and can cause high levels of emotional and physical stress for both the stroke survivor and their caregiver. Use these expert care tips during the recovery and rehabilitation process.
2 Comments‘Mini Strokes’ Can Have Mega Health Effects
A mini stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), can seem like a minor incident at first, but the long-term effects of TIAs can be very serious for people of all ages.
10 CommentsHemorrhagic Strokes in Seniors
During a hemorrhagic stroke, an artery in the brain bursts, blood spews out into the surrounding tissue.
1 CommentIschemic Stroke and the Elderly
The most common kind of stroke, an ischemic stroke occurs when an artery supplying the brain with blood becomes blocked.
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Stroke Questions
My sister is in nursing home. She isolates herself in room. A resident in wheelchair comes in room and she basically chases them out.
6 AnswersDaughterof1930 Replied May 6, 2024What are options to nursing homes for loving spouses?
4 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered May 4, 2024Has anyone ever been present during a loved one’s stroke ?
9 AnswersRigoboMaldo Answered Apr 25, 2024What do you do when a parent who cannot speak does not want to live with you?
7 AnswersKNance72 Answered Apr 18, 2024
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Stroke Discussions
How to get hygiene for stroked out Mom in NH? Got pics of her unkempt and I'm in Chicago. Trying to figure who is in charge. Never same CNA.
3 CommentsGeaton777 Commented May 14, 2024Brutal honesty taking care of older partner and wanting to run away. HELP!
17 CommentsMelissaJ Commented Feb 10, 2024Husband had stroke and is constantly irritable and has given up.
9 CommentsRon1952 Commented Jan 19, 2024Have any of you witnessed an experience of lucidity for a brief period in the person with dementia you are caring for?
5 CommentsCatskie62 Commented Jun 14, 2023
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