What Happens After a Stroke? What is Happening in the Brain After a Stroke & Why? The chronological timeline commonly following the initial symptoms of a stroke is often divided into five separate phases. These phases in the post-stroke timeline are based on what...
The early, or “acute” days after onset of a stroke can be scary, unpredictable, and traumatic for both the stroke survivor and their loved ones. The hospital room is filled with the stroke team providing 24/7 care to support the survivor and stabilize the aftermath of...
What Is a Stroke and What Happens to You After a Stroke? A stroke is a type of brain attack. It happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot in a blood vessel. The most common symptom of a stroke is sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body,...
What is a Stroke? Strokes are also known as cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), these occur when blood flow in part of the brain is interrupted, denying brain tissue oxygen and nutrients. Damage to or death of brain cells can occur within minutes of such an event. There...
What is Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists (OTR) are part of your healthcare team, helping to achieve goals to remain independent in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily (IADL), and arm function if this has been affected by...
