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The Benefits of Pet Therapy for Stroke Survivors
They say dog is man’s best friend, but for stroke survivors, a dog can mean even more than that. Dogs tend to respond well to training and have the temperaments to be good companions. For this reason, more and more stroke survivors are finding comfort, support, and assistance during recovery in the form of pet therapy dogs. These animals are not just the pets you’ll find at the pet store; they go through special training to become service animals ready to help in a multitude of ways. And by simply caring for a dog (brushing, feeding, walking), survivors experience therapeutic effects. What...
Going Back to Work After a Stroke: What You Need to Know
Having a stroke can change a person’s life in many ways. Survivor’s often find themselves unable to speak, swallow, walk, or even use half of their body. These disabilities can make returning to a normal routine difficult, and for many it makes it impossible for them to return to work. While most people think of the very elderly when they picture a stroke survivor, about 20% of strokes occur in people of working age. This means many people find themselves suddenly removed from the workforce against their will. After rehabilitation, many stroke survivors do find themselves able to return to work, but preparing for...
Tired After a Stroke? Understanding Post-Stroke Fatigue
Feeling tired is a normal part of life. Whether you didn’t get a good night of sleep or wore yourself out with a busy day or an exerting activity, your body can only handle so much before you start to feel the physical effects of being tired. In cases like these, all you need to do is rest in order to feel re-charged and rejuvenated. But for individuals who have suffered from a stroke, it’s not that easy. Fatigue after a stroke is common, and it’s different from simply feeling tired. Post-stroke fatigue can make somebody feel like they completely lack...
Why You Should Exercise After Stroke
Everyone knows that exercise is good for their health, and for stroke survivors it is no different. After suffering a stroke, survivors may face numerous barriers to becoming physically active such as disability, fatigue, or depression. While they may have to start slowly and find ways to work around physical barriers, physical exercise is important to both help survivors recover and help them prevent a second stroke. Unfortunately, despite exercise’s many benefits for stroke patients, too few healthcare professionals prescribe exercise as a form of therapy. Many stroke survivors are lacking the support, knowledge, and tools necessary to begin an exercise program. Getting started with...
