Older man brain area suffering from stroke

Life After Stroke

A stroke can be a life-changing experience. Learn about common obstacles you may face and strategies to help you cope so you and your loved ones can be prepared.
A blurry clock.
Why Stroke May Cause the Loss of Peripheral Vision
Senior woman receives support from friend
How a Stroke Can Affect Your Sense of Humor
nurse working with an elderly patient
Weber's Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
City lights being blurred by vision
How a Stroke Changes Vision
An older woman smelling coffee
How a Stroke Can Affect Your Sense of Smell
Woman embraces her wheelchair-bound mother
What Is a Parietal Lobe Stroke?
stroke headache
Changes to the Body After a Frontal Lobe Stroke
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How Different Types of Cortical Strokes Can Have Diverse Symptoms
dizzy older man
Temporal Lobe Stroke Can Cause Many Long-Term Health Effects
Older man with a headache
What Happens If You Have a Parietal Lobe Stroke?
Physical therapist
Learn About the Recovery and Rehabilitation of a Stroke
Nurse taking man's blood pressure at clinic
Why Your Healthcare Provider May Pause Blood Pressure Medications Right After a Stroke
An elderly patient talks with her doctor.
Stroke as a Cause of Parkinson's Disease
Young woman assisting her grandmother walking
Learn About the Goals of Hemiplegia Rehabilitation
Side view of grandfather and grandson communicating while having coffee
The Types of Transcortical Aphasia That Occur After Stroke
How Brain Damage Can Cause Neglect of One Side
Man doing physical therapy at a gym
6 Post-Stroke Rehab Programs You May Need
a physical therapist working with a patient
Get Info on the Causes, Prevention and Reversal of Muscle Atrophy
Elderly woman looking out window
What Makes Anton Syndrome Such a Peculiar Symptom?
Righthanded vs. lefthanded
The Differences of Strokes When You Are Right-Handed vs. Left-Handed
senior woman holding temple in pain
How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Stroke?
Elderly patient with nurse.
The Connection Between Stroke and Dementia
A woman drinking a bottle of water
How Nerves, Muscles, and Parts of Your Brain Coordinate Swallowing
An older couple checking the screen at an airport
Understanding If It's Safe to Fly on a Plane After a Stroke or Not
Man rubbing in his head while having a headache
How Post Stroke Headaches Are Treated
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3 Types of Aphasia That May Result From Stroke
Seniors out to dinner in a busy diner
How Dysphagia Disrupts Food Digestion
Man having a glass of water
Did You Know That a Stroke Interferes With Urination?
Older woman in hand physiotherapy
Managing Muscle Spasticity After a Stroke
a woman having a seizure.with electrodes attached to her head
Taking Anti-Seizure Medications After a Stroke
Sad woman and mother
Coping With Loss of Empathy After a Stroke
Man holding the bridge of his nose with eyes closed
Visual Illusion After a Stroke