From singing on stage to overcoming a #stroke – Deidra Wilson's story is truly remarkable! 🎤💪 After surviving a severe stroke, Deidra arrived at Sky Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital unable to move her left side or speak clearly. Thanks to her determination, family support, and our dedicated therapy team, Deidra made incredible progress in just a few weeks! Now, she's back to singing her favorite songs with her grandchildren! 🎉🎶 At SKY Rehab, we're honored to have played a part in Deidra's inspiring stroke recovery story. #StrokeRecovery #NeverGiveUp #BowlingGreen
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Learning about the stages of post-stroke care is important so that survivors and their loved ones can manage and optimize rehabilitation, and therefore attain the best possible quality of life. Almost 800,000 people suffer a #stroke each year in the United States. #Strokes can occur at any age, and nearly 25% of strokes occur in people under 65. Regardless of your age, understanding the stages of recovery can help with your navigation through it. https://lnkd.in/dcbnG7ku
The 5 Stages of Post-Stroke Care: Each is Critical to Recovery
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🌈 Understanding Stroke Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guide 🌈 Recovering from a stroke is a journey—one that requires patience, dedication, and the right support. Stroke rehabilitation plays a crucial role in this process, helping you regain independence and improve your quality of life. Let’s explore the essentials of stroke rehabilitation, shedding light on its goals, common practices, and what you and your family can expect. Introduction to Stroke Rehabilitation: After a stroke, individuals often face challenges that can affect their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Stroke rehabilitation is a tailored program designed to address these challenges, with the goal of helping survivors return to as much of their pre-stroke independence as possible. Goals of Rehabilitation: Improving Mobility and Strength: Through physical therapy, you work on regaining movement and strength, particularly in areas most affected by the stroke. Enhancing Cognitive Abilities: Cognitive exercises aim to restore abilities like memory, concentration, and problem-solving. Supporting Emotional Recovery: Strokes can have significant emotional impacts so helping to improve your happiness is vital. Promoting Independence: The ultimate goal is to enable you to perform daily activities, from personal care to returning to work or hobbies, with or without adaptations. What to Expect: Rehabilitation is a personalised process, beginning as soon as possible after the stroke occurrence. The duration and intensity depend on the stroke's severity and the individual’s specific needs. Clients and families can expect to work closely with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting the recovery journey every step of the way. 💻 [email protected] 📱 01753 983333 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eFn_MdRm #Healthcare #Caregiving #HomeHealthCare #ElderlyCare #StrokeRecovery #Rehabilitation #PatientCare #WellnessJourney #SupportiveCare #StrokeRehabilitation #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeAwareness
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Did you know that caregiving for a stroke survivor averages around 35 hours per week? This intense responsibility can lead to stress, depression, and increased anxiety. Our blog post sheds light on the physical and psychological impact of caregiving, emphasizing the importance of addressing both the survivor's and the caregiver's needs. Caring for a stroke survivor is a profound responsibility that often goes unnoticed. However, this constant assistance for a stroke survivor involves a considerable physical, emotional, and financial commitment. At Madglove, we recognize the significant role caregivers play in the recovery journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Our latest blog post, "Making Stroke Recovery Easier: Tips to Reduce Daily Burden," dives deep into practical strategies that can help you manage caregiving responsibilities more effectively. Recovery is a journey filled with constant changes. As a caregiver, embracing flexibility and adapting to these changes is essential. From creating a recovery-friendly home environment to seeking professional help, our blog offers actionable advice on how to navigate these adjustments smoothly. Supporting a stroke survivor is a challenging yet rewarding task. Understanding the caregiver burden and implementing practical strategies can make a significant difference in the recovery journey. Madglove's rehabilitation gloves are designed to assist in this process, helping survivors regain hand dexterity and independence. Together, we can create a nurturing and healing environment for everyone involved. Read the full blog post here https://lnkd.in/gvjvhMnQ and discover how Madglove is committed to supporting caregivers and stroke survivors alike. #Madglove #StrokeRecovery #CaregiverSupport #Rehabilitation #HandTherapy #CaregiverWellBeing #SocialSupport #StrokeSurvivor #RecoveryJourney #SelfCare
Making Stroke Recovery Easier for Caregiver - Tips to Reduce Daily Burden | Madglove Amsterdam
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Today marks the beginning of National Stroke Awareness Month in the UK, which presents an opportunity to reflect on a condition which is the leading cause of adult disability in the UK. In this article, I briefly explain the main types of stroke, give a reminder of the FAST acronym and touch upon the types of stroke claim we deal with at Thomson Snell & Passmore. Around 100,000 people a year have strokes in the UK. It is vital that the signs and symptoms of a stroke are recognised urgently. Act FAST. #NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth #StrokeSymptoms https://lnkd.in/dQNeM7vE
National Stroke Awareness Month – May 2024
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The Crash Support Network is a Not-For-Profit Organization dedicated to raising awareness to the recovery journey that many individuals face after a crash and to provide online support, education, connection & resources.
So it’s happened…and it’s happened to you ...or someone in your family. A serious car crash or loss, or diagnosis has changed the trajectory of life as you know it right now. “Who is on MY team?” It is so very important to have a team of people who are supportive, compassionate and who only want what’s best for you and your journey. That team could consist of family members, like your children, your parents, your siblings. Your team could consist of a good friend-even one. Your team could have an involved neighbour, mentor, pastor or lawyer. Brainworks describes that the one key to any “Who is on my Team” list, is a dedicated and compassionate medical rehabilitation team. A professional team of field experts that can assist in getting the very treatment you will need, to help you move forward with your life in a way that is meaningful to you. https://lnkd.in/gJX2nV7v
Who is on your Team? / Crash Support Network
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Cardiac, Pulmonary, and Endocrinology Healthcare. Community development with emphasis in the physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial aspects of individuals and families.
For those within South Carolina, the cited article has a link and it is with this link that you can see what I am hoping we can do through DHEC. We have a lot of work to do within the state and this can be a great tool to show what we do and who we are impacting or maybe more importantly who we are not reaching. #cardiacrehabilitation #pulmonaryrehab #impactinglives
Getting the message out there. Cardiac Rehab works and thousands of Minnesotans are missing out on the benefits every year.
Minnesotans who survive heart attacks are skipping rehab, risking their lives
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Knowing the Signs of Stroke
Knowing the Signs of Stroke
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There’s a myth in the stroke recovery world that says after two years, you are as good as you are going to get. This is incredibly limiting, not to mention false. Your brain is changing all throughout your life, and it certainly does not stop after a stroke. Survivors with paralysis tend to be on the receiving end of these limiting beliefs more than others, because it takes much longer to see results. And for that reason, this post is dedicated to anyone recovering from post-stroke paralysis. We hope this guide from Flint Rehab helps you understand how to take back control of your recovery. No matter how many years it has been. Read:
Chances of Recovery from Stroke Paralysis: Studies & Methods
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Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times. Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Learn how we earned this award: https://lnkd.in/eRDeZzgg the-guidelines/get-with-the-guidelines-stroke #GetWithTheGuidelines
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
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