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Stroke

A Helping Hand in Stroke Recovery

A stroke can happen to anyone and at any age, but, according to the American Stroke Association, 75 percent of all strokes in the U.S. occur in people over the age of 65. Stroke recovery can be especially daunting for family caregivers and can cause high levels of emotional, mental,

Don’t Let A “Brain Attack” Blindside You

Each year in the United States, there are more than 700,000 new strokes. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country, after heart disease and cancer. And stroke causes more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the

Rehab Makes Life Easier for Stroke Survivors

Due to advances in modern medicine, a stroke may not always be a life-threatening episode. The large majority of people who suffer from a stroke continue to live for 10 or more years. However, stroke does often result in significant mental and physical limitations that produce a loss of function