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Stroke care specialties:

Neurology ?
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Neurology
A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats stroke and other problems involving the brain and nervous system.
Occupational medicine ?
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Occupational medicine
An occupational therapist will look at your ability to do everyday activities and help you regain as many daily living skills as possible.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation ?
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation
A physiatrist, a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, may lead your stroke recovery team.
Physical therapy ?
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Physical therapy
A physical therapist can treat problems with balance, coordination and strength you have after a stroke.
Speech therapy ?
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Speech therapy
A speech-language pathologist can help you regain language skills or teach you other ways to communicate after a stroke.

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Tips for reducing stress while caring for a stroke survivor

These are tips for reducing stress while taking care of someone who has had a stroke:

  • Take stroke recovery one day at a time. Be hopeful for a successful recovery.
  • Appreciate each small gain the stroke survivor makes.
  • Expect that your skills and knowledge will improve. This is a time of learning for both of you.
  • Plan for breaks so you and the stroke survivor are not together all the time. Time apart is important for both you and the stroke survivor. Do activities that get you both out of the house.
  • Ask family members and friends to help.
  • Read about how other stroke survivors and caregivers coped with change. The American Stroke Association, National Stroke Association and Minnesota Stroke Association are great resources.

 

 

Source: Allina Patient Education, Understanding Stroke: Information about Stroke and Recovery, third edition, ISBN 1-931876-13-4

First published: 02/01/2007
Last updated: 02/01/2007

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts

 

 

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