Stroke in the Elderly
A condition in which blood flow to the brain is cut off depriving the brain of oxygen and glucose.
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Stroke Recovery: Getting Back on Track
Stroke recovery can be especially daunting for family caregivers and can cause high levels of emotional and physical stress for both the stroke survivor and their caregiver. Use these expert care tips during the recovery and rehabilitation process.
2 Comments‘Mini Strokes’ Can Have Mega Health Effects
A mini stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), can seem like a minor incident at first, but the long-term effects of TIAs can be very serious for people of all ages.
10 CommentsHemorrhagic Strokes in Seniors
During a hemorrhagic stroke, an artery in the brain bursts, blood spews out into the surrounding tissue.
1 CommentIschemic Stroke and the Elderly
The most common kind of stroke, an ischemic stroke occurs when an artery supplying the brain with blood becomes blocked.
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Stroke Questions
MIL had a stroke and is 195 lbs and non-ambulatory. I can’t lift her. Wants to come home. What should I do?
16 Answerssouthernwave Replied Dec 4, 2025How can I keep mom comfortable and not lose her independence when discharge from the hospital?
16 AnswersTouchMatters Answered Dec 1, 2025How can I give my mother 24-hour care without going broke?
4 AnswersMACinCT Answered Nov 27, 2025What can I do for my mom who is 89 years old and had a stroke last year? She cannot walk, lays in a bed all day and has minimal therapy.
12 AnswersTouchMatters Answered Nov 19, 2025
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Stroke Discussions
My husband had 3 strokes, left him paralyzed on right side, caused dementia. I’m 89, living on SSI, taking care of him alone.
4 CommentsGeaton777 Commented May 6, 2025How to get siblings to accept no?
4 Commentslkdrymom Commented Sep 2024How to get hygiene for stroked out Mom in NH? Got pics of her unkempt and I'm in Chicago. Trying to figure who is in charge. Never same CNA.
4 CommentsGeaton777 Commented May 2024Brutal honesty taking care of older partner and wanting to run away. HELP!
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