Author: Ed Jerard
Aerobic exercises necessary for better stroke recovery
In your post-stroke recovery journey, experts say to blend cardio exercises with muscle strength exercises
Learning resources for stroke carers
Hyperbrain This resource contains an excellent collection of learning materials from the University of Utah and the products are licensed under creative commons. Stroke prevention This European website provides a comprehensive list of resources to prevent stroke re-occurrence and promote a healthier lifestyle. I will be adding more resources with…
World Stroke Organization on Stroke and Dementia
In June 2020, The Lancet Neurology published a very important Declaration proclaimed by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) on stroke and dementia. The WSO predicts that by 2050, about 200 million stroke survivors will be in the world. And because of the close link between stroke and dementia, we could…
Cboard for speech impairment
Cboard is a free app for anyone who can use it for speech impairment. This is great news for the caregivers of those with speech and language difficulties. This is how it works: do they need something to tell? such as I need water. they see the visual, click it,…
Create your own communication tool
Communication is one of the biggest barriers when dealing with an individual with a stroke. Some can understand very well but are unable to express their needs and wants. In that situation, not only the affected but their caregivers too make frustrated immensely. How can make this situation improve? I…
More research on stroke patients’ bladder control needed
Bladder control research among stroke survivors is urgently needed.
Loved ones may delay emergency care for stroke patients
seek emergency care within the first hour of symptom onset
Incontinence solutions: The benefits of urine absorbent products
Anatomy of an absorbent products
How long does paralysis last after a stroke?
After a stroke, the length of time that the paralysis lasts depends on the brain’s ability to recover and the outside support we give. The brain jumps into action within minutes of the stroke attack. This post chronicles the brain’s stroke recovery journey; the recovery speed varies with time. It…
Cochrane reviews on urine incontinence research
Cochrane reviews about urine incontinence
