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
In 3 days they will do a stent on my dad who is 84 years old. 5 months ago he had a stroke a day after his angiogram.
15 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied Oct 28, 2024What to do with someone after refusing therapy after a stroke?
17 Answersblickbob Replied Oct 21, 2024My aunt had a stroke went to nursing home in April with no Medicaid. They went in her bank account in July and took all her money. I am her POA.
4 Answerscover9339 Answered Oct 16, 2024Getting Dad (72 yrs) back into another inpatient rehabilitation facility or even SNF after being kicked out of rehab facility?
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4 Commentslkdrymom Commented Sep 14, 2024How 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.
4 CommentsGeaton777 Commented May 16, 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.
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