Introduction Aphasia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate. It can impact a person's speech, their ability to understand spoken language, as well as their reading and writing skills. Aphasia often occurs due to a stroke or Traumatic Brain...
Falls are a leading cause of injury among seniors, with a significant number experiencing them annually. They can lead to head and brain injuries, disability, and death. Accidental falls can happen at any age, but are more common in senior-aged adults. It is the...
When a loved one or friend has a stroke, it can be imperative for their recovery to provide support in the form of assistance from tasks such as getting dressed, helping assemble meals, and assisting in transportation to and from doctors and therapy appointments....
To no surprise, stroke affects not only the survivor of the stroke but also close friends and family members. If you are a caregiver of a stroke survivor, you likely know that it is an overwhelming process to work through the unknown and often dark maze as you try to...
Returning home with a loved one following a stroke may happen almost immediately after the stroke if deficits are not severe. It also may occur weeks to months following a prolonged hospitalization and rehabilitation process when the survivor requires medical care,...