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Living with Someone with a Brain Injury: How to Support Survivors at Home

A traumatic brain injury can drastically change one’s life. However, it is not only the survivor who is impacted by the effects of a TBI, but also their family members and other loved ones. When a brain injury survivor returns home, there are many ways that family members and loved ones can facilitate a smooth […]

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Overcoming Fear of Falling for Seniors After a Stroke Living Alone: Tips, Resources, Strategies, and Safety Advice

Introduction: Seniors who have experienced a stroke often face the challenge of living alone and dealing with the fear of falling. A stroke can cause physical and cognitive impairments that increase the risk of falls, which can lead to serious injuries and a loss of independence. Therefore, it is essential to address this fear and […]

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How to Avoid Falling After Stroke: Preventative Measures to Reduce Falls

Taking precautions to prevent falling after stroke can help survivors avoid further complications and may even save a life. Falls are the second leading cause of accidental home deaths (behind poisoning). Additionally, falls are the primary reason for 25% of hospital admissions and 40% of admissions to nursing homes. Among stroke survivors, approximately 7% of […]

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How to Overcome Flaccidity After Stroke: Regaining Movement and Strength

Flaccidity after stroke is a common secondary effect and is often present in the early days of stroke rehabilitation. Flaccidity refers to a complete lack of voluntary movement in a limb and is caused by damage to the neural pathways between the brain and muscles. In some cases, flaccidity can resolve itself quickly with minimal intervention. […]

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Relearning the Activities of Daily Living After Traumatic Brain Injury: The Key to Independence

After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a major recovery goal of many survivors is to live independently. A traumatic brain injury can cause significant cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. This can affect the ability of survivors to care for themselves and their household, tasks which are referred to as basic and instrumental activities of […]

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Stroke survivor, Jayme Kelly, shares her story of survival and recovery

Jayme Kelly, 31, woke up one morning and couldn’t walk – she had a stroke while sleeping. Through extensive therapy, she is well on the road to physical and mental recovery. Jayme has thrown herself in to her new life post-stroke and is a fierce advocate for younger women to be aware of their risks.

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RECOVERY TIPS FOR STROKE (HEMIPLEGIA) PATIENTS BY PHYSIOTHERAPIST

TOPIC: RECOVERY TIPS FOR STROKE PATIENTS BY PHYSIOTHERAPIST VIDEO DESCRIPTION: STROKE IS A DIFFICULT PROBLEM TO DEAL WITH AND ESPECIALLY WHEN THE RECOVERY SLOWS DOWN. Physiotherapy is not just a therapeutic tool it is a philosophy of resilience and self belief, which when practiced enables the patient to achieve desired results. Learn about some stroke […]

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