For Caregivers: Self-Care After Stroke

After a stroke, regaining power involves self-care. Many learn to manage bowel and bladder issues. Using impaired limbs for bathing and dressing aids muscle recovery, and daily use of affected hands often restores function.

For Caregivers: Swallowing Problems After Stroke

Some people have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) after a stroke. This makes choking more likely. It also puts their health at more risk for conditions like aspiration pneumonia. To make sure your loved one gets the nutrition they need, a speech therapist may teach them ways to improve swallowing.

Risk Factors for Stroke

Certain health and lifestyle issues - called risk factors - increase your chances of having a stroke. This page helps you identify which risk factors you have.

What Is Hemorrhagic Stroke?

The brain needs a constant supply of blood to work. During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain.