• Stroke: Changes in Emotions After a stroke, some people feel like they have lost control of their emotions. These feelings can come from one or both of two causes. A stroke can affect parts of the brain that control how you feel. You may have emotional reactions that are...
  • Stroke: What's Your Risk? Learn about some of the risk factors for stroke and find out how to help reduce stroke risk.
  • Stroke Recovery: Using Support to Stay Positive Get help thinking about ways to stay positive and hopeful after a stroke.
  • Stroke: Perception Changes When a stroke occurs on the right side of the brain, a person's ability to judge distance, size, position, rate of movement, form, and the way parts relate to the whole is affected (spatial-perceptual problems). People with these problems may have...
  • Stroke: Problems With Ignoring the Affected Side Some people who have had a stroke ignore or are not aware of one side of the body. This can happen when the stroke damages one side of the brain. Caregivers may notice signs that the person is ignoring, or neglecting, the affected side, such as:
  • Stroke: Speech and Language Problems Some people have speech and language problems after a stroke. Their ability to speak, read, or write may be affected. Also, they may not be able to understand what someone else is saying. Trouble communicating can be very frustrating. When you talk...
  • Stroke: Understanding the Symptoms Learn the symptoms of stroke and why it's important to call emergency services right away.
  • Stroke: Know the Signs and BE FAST Learn how to recognize stroke symptoms and know when to call for emergency services.
  • After a Stroke: Your Self-Care Plan Learn how your self-care plan can help you manage after a stroke.
  • Self-Care After a Stroke After a stroke, keep in mind that you are the most important person in your own recovery. You need to have a major say in the decisions about your care. This may be hard for you, and you may sometimes feel like sitting back and letting others take...

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