Category: Stroke Recovery
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World Stroke Day: Celebrating the Small Victories, Fueling Big Recoveries
World Stroke Day emphasizes the importance of recognizing both large and small victories in stroke recovery. It celebrates the resilience of survivors, highlighting daily achievements that boost motivation, build confidence, and foster emotional and cognitive healing. Acknowledging these small wins supports independence and overall well-being, reinforcing the human spirit’s power…
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Revolutionizing Stroke Recovery: Latest Breakthroughs Explained series
The landscape of stroke recovery is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Once considered a realm of limited options and uncertain outcomes, stroke rehabilitation is now bursting with exciting advancements that are changing the game for survivors. This blog series will take you on a journey through the most significant breakthroughs, offering…
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29 Candles, 29 Lessons: A Stroke Survivor’s Birthday Reflections
It’s my birthday. Another year older, another year wiser, and another year further down this unexpected path called stroke recovery. 29 years old, and six of those years have been shaped by a life-altering event that knocked me off my feet (literally) and forced me to re-evaluate everything I thought…
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Finding Strength: My Hospital Days and the Fight to Recover: Part One
A new year, a hospital bed. The shrill cries of a man for his wife echoed in the ward, a haunting start to my recovery. Doctors prodded my memory, while my body fought to find its balance. But the real challenge? A silver-haired man with a volatile temper and a…
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The Day Everything Changed
It was the morning after boxing day. I returned home the night before after a feeling of sickness of the home variety. I awoke to the feeling of drunkenness washing over me, which was strange given that I hadn’t touched alcohol since I was 12 or 13. I got up…
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Healing loudly
I recently discussed their recovery journey in a podcast with The Neuro Mermaid. I realized the importance of being vocal about their experience to inspire others. I plan to update their blog with more details about my life post-stroke, launch a podcast, and work on public speaking to help fellow…
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Working with The Cedar Foundation
In 2023, after a stroke, I aimed to re-enter the workforce. Joining Cedar Foundation, I trained for interviews and found my skills suited a social media role. Working with the passionate team, I gained inspiration and will contribute to their user forum. I highly recommend the charity for its impactful…
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Wellness Wednesday 11/10/2023
Home Exercise Routines: Exercise is crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Today, we present a simple, at-home chair yoga routine you can do anytime and anywhere. Seated Mountain Pose: Seated Twist: With your feet flat on the ground, turn your torso to the right, holding onto the back of the chair…
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Tips and Tricks Tuesday
Hello everyone! For this week’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday, we’re diving deep into three vital topics: managing your time, combatting fatigue, and maintaining a routine post-stroke. These three aspects have been integral in my journey, and I hope they’ll benefit you too! Time Management: We often feel the need to…
The Long Road Ahead 