Life After Stroke
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Individuals who have had a stroke must cope with many changes in their lives. Initially, the focus is on the physical changes and functional abilities; however, coping with the emotional and cognitive changes also requires attention. Changes in mental status can affect a person's rehabilitation outcomes. Areas that are affected includes:
More of the effects of stroke can be found at http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/NSAFactSheet_Emotions.pdf?docID=990
- Depression
- Memory loss,
- Fatigue
- Frustration
- Restricted verbal and physical capabilities
- Vision (eye sight) impairement
More of the effects of stroke can be found at http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/NSAFactSheet_Emotions.pdf?docID=990