How Music Therapy Can Benefit Stroke Survivors

shop-mgr2023-01-26T12:10:06+08:00 We depend so much on language that we sometimes take it for granted. But how would we express ourselves if our ability to use it were impaired or lost? After a stroke, about 25–40 percent of survivors experience aphasia, a disorder that impairs an individual’s ability to process language. It can limit their capacities to speak, read, or write. While aphasia may limit a stroke survivor’s language skills, many people are finding a new way to communicate: singing. The idea of someone with aphasia being able to sing is not new. It was first reported in 1736 by Swedish physician Olaf Dalin, who...

6 Tips for the Stroke Caregiver

shop-mgr2023-01-26T12:06:53+08:00 After a loved one has a stroke, many people today are choosing to take on the role of their caregiver rather than hiring someone else to do it. In fact, in the U.S. more than 50 million people are providing care for a loved one with a disability or illness. While many family caregivers find the experience positive and appreciate being able to help, it is still a huge challenge that comes with many new responsibilities. When your life becomes centered around caring for another person, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself. However, there is no need for...

Sex After Stroke: What Couples Need to Know

shop-mgr2023-01-26T12:01:35+08:00 The subject of sex can be sensitive for many stroke survivors. A stroke can come with enormous physical and emotional changes that may affect your desire, abilities, and confidence. While it does present new challenges to overcome, it is not only possible to have a healthy sex life after stroke, but it can also be a key aspect to getting back into a normal routine. There are many concerns that stroke survivors may have when resuming sexual intimacy with their partners. They may be worried about having a second stroke, incontinence, or even impotence. Resuming sexual relations can be difficult for the...

Range of Motion Exercises for Spinal Cord Injuries

shop-mgr2023-01-26T11:58:26+08:00 A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to any part of the spinal cord. This damage can lead to loss of function and sensation in the parts of the body served by the spinal cord below the location of the injury. Spinal cord injuries can have a catastrophic effect on a person’s life. Losing function in parts of your body can take away a lot of abilities and independence. Damage to the central nervous system may be permanent, but through physical rehabilitation and exercise, many patients can redevelop some motor function and regain some level of independence. It is important to remain...

How to Stay Motivated During Stroke Recovery

shop-mgr2023-01-26T11:46:49+08:00 The path to stroke recovery can feel endless and full of obstacles to overcome. While recovering from a stroke is certainly possible, it takes hard work and dedication from the patient to keep up with their rehabilitation. It is common to feel helpless and out of control when experiencing an enormous life change such as a stroke, so staying motivated and dedicated to recovery can be incredibly difficult. Motivation is an important part of stroke recovery. If a stroke survivor is not feeling motivated, keeping up with their exercise and rehabilitation will be a challenge. Motivation during stroke recovery doesn’t just come...