Coping and support the roof brain stroke patients

Stroke is a life-changing events can affect the emotional as much as physical function. The feeling of helplessness, depression, frustration and apathy is not unusual. Reduced libido and mood changes are also common.

 

Maintaining self-esteem, and connect with other people interested in the world is an essential part of the recovery. These strategies can help both and caregivers:

No hard on yourself. Accept that recovery will be physically and emotionally involving hard work and takes time. Goals for the "new normal" and celebrate progress. Allow time for rest .

Out of the house even harder. Try not depressed or self-conscious if you move slowly and need a cane, walker or wheelchair to go around.

Join a support group. Meet with others who are dealing with stroke allows receiving and sharing of experiences and exchange of information and the feel new.

Let your friends you and your family know what to. People may want to help but are not sure how. Let them know that to bring a meal to eat and stay together and talk, or out to lunch or attend social events or church activities.

Knowing that not alone. Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. Approximately 6.5 million people living with stroke today.

Challenge speech and language

One of the most irritating effects of stroke as it can affect speech and language. Here are some tips to help you both - stroke survivors and caregivers cope with the challenges:

Practice will help. Try to have a conversation at least once a day. It will help to find out what works best, feel connected and help rebuild confidence.

Relax. Speaking can be the easiest and most enjoyable relaxing in a state where time. Some stroke survivors after dinner is a good time.

Words separately . While recovering from a stroke, may need to use less of, or based on gestures, tone of voice to get an idea.

Use props and supports communication. may find useful to use images of relatives and family members, and other daily activities as a favorite TV show or bathroom.