stroke

signs of stroke

Medical Conditions

Recognize Signs of Stroke and Act F.A.S.T.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability Strokes are serious and can be deadly. Being familiar with the...

prevent heart attack and stroke

Medical Conditions

Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke with 6 Tips from a Cardiologist

Ask for tests that could save your senior’s life Heart disease is so common that it causes 1 in 4...

after stroke

Medical Conditions

Dressing After Stroke: Tips to Regain Independence [Video]

Stroke survivors can re-learn to dress themselves After a stroke, it’s important for seniors to re-learn the tasks of daily...

uncontrollable crying and laughing

Medical Conditions

How to Cope with Common Stroke Side Effects: Uncontrollable Laughing and Crying

Stroke can also cause cognitive problems When someone is recovering from a stroke, most people think of physical problems like...

aphasia communication

Medical Conditions

Tips for Communicating with Seniors Who Have Difficulty Speaking After Stroke [Infographic]

Difficulty speaking after stroke is common When someone is recovering from a stroke, there are both physical and cognitive challenges...

TIA mini stroke

Medical Conditions

TIA Is a Warning Sign of Stroke and Vascular Dementia

TIA = mini stroke If your older adult suddenly feels odd or acts strangely, even for a few minutes, it...

high blood pressure in seniors

Medical Conditions

Understanding High Blood Pressure in Seniors [Infographic]

High blood pressure is a condition that affects the majority of seniors. It negatively affects health and can increase the...

stroke recovery

Medical Conditions

Does Getting Out of the Hospital Bed Right Away Improve Stroke Recovery?

Cleveland Clinic finds that moving soon after stroke helps recovery NPR recently published an article about a 600 patient research...

auto mobility aids

Products & Services

4 Advanced Auto Mobility Aids Help Seniors Get Into Cars

Seniors with limited mobility struggle with car travel When older adults have limited mobility, it’s a struggle for them and...

stroke therapy exercises

Medical Conditions

VIDEO: Stroke Therapy Exercises for Upper and Lower Body

Stroke survivor disabilities are common 25% of stroke survivors end up with a minor disability and 40% have moderate-to-severe disabilities....

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