Life After Stroke http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/Regaining-Independence-After-Stroke_UCM_308547_SubHomePage.jsp Find tips for daily living, what to expect in rehab, how to deal with an array of challenges after stroke and much more. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:59:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/Regaining-Independence-After-Stroke_UCM_308547_SubHomePage.jsp 2013-06-14T21:59:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/PhysicalChallenges/Physical-Challenges-After-Stroke_UCM_308548_SubHomePage.jsp Find tips on making the most of your post-stroke recovery including language issues, fatigue and how to become more independent. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:54:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/PhysicalChallenges/Physical-Challenges-After-Stroke_UCM_308548_SubHomePage.jsp 2013-06-14T21:54:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Behavior-Changes-After-Stroke_UCM_309752_Article.jsp Impact on the stroke survivor’s personality may be the most difficult for family and friends to understand and become accustomed to. Fri, 31 May 2013 20:21:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Behavior-Changes-After-Stroke_UCM_309752_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T20:21:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Aphasia-vs-Apraxia_UCM_310079_Article.jsp Learn about communication disorders that can appear following stroke or other brain injury: aphasia, apraxia of speech and oral apraxia Fri, 31 May 2013 20:16:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Aphasia-vs-Apraxia_UCM_310079_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T20:16:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Conditions-Impacting-Communication-After-Stroke_UCM_310071_Article.jsp Learn the different conditions that can impact communication after a stroke. Fri, 31 May 2013 20:09:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Conditions-Impacting-Communication-After-Stroke_UCM_310071_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T20:09:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Reading-Rehabilitation-After-Stroke_UCM_310087_Article.jsp Stroke often produces reading difficulties. This “acquired dyslexia” or “alexia” may occur with or without other language challenges and even when writing ability is intact. Learn how to cope. Fri, 31 May 2013 19:46:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Reading-Rehabilitation-After-Stroke_UCM_310087_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T19:46:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Steps-to-Improve-Communication-for-Survivors-with-Dysarthria_UCM_310083_Article.jsp Dysarthria is a speech impairment that sometimes occurs after a stroke. It can affect pronunciation, the quality and loudness of the voice, and the ability to speak at a normal rate with normal intonation. Fri, 31 May 2013 19:39:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/CommunicationChallenges/Steps-to-Improve-Communication-for-Survivors-with-Dysarthria_UCM_310083_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T19:39:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/One-side-Neglect-Improving-Awareness-to-Speed-Recovery_UCM_309735_Article.jsp One-side neglect after a stroke can be very frustrating and is often misunderstood. Learn how to cope. Fri, 31 May 2013 19:31:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/One-side-Neglect-Improving-Awareness-to-Speed-Recovery_UCM_309735_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T19:31:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Cognitive-Challenges-After-Stroke_UCM_309904_Article.jsp Cognitive deficits are changes in thinking, like difficulty solving problems. This category also includes dementia and memory problems, as well as many kinds of communication challenges Fri, 31 May 2013 19:20:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Cognitive-Challenges-After-Stroke_UCM_309904_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T19:20:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Personality-Changes-After-Stroke_UCM_309905_Article.jsp Learn about different personality changes someone can experience after a stroke. Fri, 31 May 2013 19:17:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Personality-Changes-After-Stroke_UCM_309905_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T19:17:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Simple-Techniques-Can-Help-Memory-after-a-Stroke_UCM_309763_Article.jsp Learn some simple techniques that can help your memory after a stroke. Fri, 31 May 2013 19:09:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Simple-Techniques-Can-Help-Memory-after-a-Stroke_UCM_309763_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T19:09:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Depression-Trumps-Recovery_UCM_309731_Article.jsp Learn how depression can affect your recovery after a stroke. Fri, 31 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Depression-Trumps-Recovery_UCM_309731_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T19:05:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Self-Esteem-after-Stroke_UCM_310120_Article.jsp Your experience with stroke may have altered how you view yourself. You may be feeling discouraged and down. You have a choice to feel positively or negatively about yourself. Fri, 31 May 2013 19:01:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/EmotionalBehavioralChallenges/Self-Esteem-after-Stroke_UCM_310120_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T19:01:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/WorkingwithYourHealthcareTeam/Working-with-Your-Stroke-Healthcare-Team_UCM_310899_Article.jsp Partnering with your healthcare team after a stroke will help you maximize recovery. Fri, 31 May 2013 16:41:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/WorkingwithYourHealthcareTeam/Working-with-Your-Stroke-Healthcare-Team_UCM_310899_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T16:41:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/ManagingMedicines/Managing-Medicines-After-Stroke_UCM_310898_Article.jsp Following your doctor's and pharmacist's orders after a stroke is crucial to controlling the conditions that could increase your risk of another stroke. Fri, 31 May 2013 16:35:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/ManagingMedicines/Managing-Medicines-After-Stroke_UCM_310898_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T16:35:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/UnderstandingRiskyConditions/Understanding-Risky-Conditions_UCM_310897_Article.jsp Learn how to prevent another stroke and how to manage other conditions. Fri, 31 May 2013 16:13:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/UnderstandingRiskyConditions/Understanding-Risky-Conditions_UCM_310897_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T16:13:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/UnderstandingRiskyConditions/Converging-Risk-Factors_UCM_310319_Article.jsp Many risk factors for stroke CAN be controlled. Learn what you can do. Fri, 31 May 2013 16:07:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/UnderstandingRiskyConditions/Converging-Risk-Factors_UCM_310319_Article.jsp 2013-05-31T16:07:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/FindingSupportYouAreNotAlone/Finding-Stroke-Support-You-Are-Not-Alone_UCM_308556_SubHomePage.jsp Peer support and socialization can have an amazing impact on recovery. Patients benefit from understanding that they’re not alone in the devastating experience of stroke. Thu, 30 May 2013 21:24:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/FindingSupportYouAreNotAlone/Finding-Stroke-Support-You-Are-Not-Alone_UCM_308556_SubHomePage.jsp 2013-05-30T21:24:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/HomeModifications/Home-Modifications-for-Stroke-Survivors_UCM_311015_Article.jsp Articles to guide in assessing and implementing modifications that may be helpful for your household if a loved one has had a stroke. Thu, 30 May 2013 20:46:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/RegainingIndependence/HomeModifications/Home-Modifications-for-Stroke-Survivors_UCM_311015_Article.jsp 2013-05-30T20:46:00Z http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/Nutrition/Cooking-for-Health_UCM_310264_Article.jsp Find nutrition resources to help you eat better after your stroke. Thu, 30 May 2013 20:20:00 GMT http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/HealthyLivingAfterStroke/Nutrition/Cooking-for-Health_UCM_310264_Article.jsp 2013-05-30T20:20:00Z