Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: What Seniors Need to Know!
- By Dr. Kirilyuk Inna Anatolyivna
- 03 May 2023
- Verified by Dr. Pakanich Maria Petrivna
Key highlights or summary
- Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity in seniors.
- Post-stroke rehabilitation is critical for seniors to help them enjoy their independence and quality of life.
- Post-rehabilitation rehabilitation process involves different treatments, including - physical, cognitive, and technology-assisted therapies.
- Post-stroke rehabilitation has several benefits for seniors, such as better physical function, improved cognition, better emotional well-being, and reduced healthcare costs.
- Healthy lifestyle changes in seniors can help them prevent a stroke.
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Post-stroke rehabilitation involves therapies and exercises designed to help stroke survivors regain lost skills and improve their physical and cognitive functions.
Rehabilitation should begin as soon as possible, typically within 24 to 48 hours after a stroke, to maximize recovery potential.
Rehabilitation may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and cognitive therapy, tailored to the patient's specific needs.
While full recovery varies for each individual, many elderly patients can make significant improvements in their abilities and quality of life with consistent rehabilitation.
Family members can provide emotional support, help with exercises and daily activities, and ensure the patient follows their rehabilitation plan and medical advice.
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