According to the National Stroke Association, every year over 750,000 Americans experience a stroke. Did you know that an individual who has had a stroke is almost 15% more likely to have a second stroke within one year of the first incident? And within five years of a stroke, over 24% of women and 42% of men will have a second?
Learn what it takes to stay stroke-free!
National Stroke Association recommends these simple lifestyle changes to greatly reduce your chance of having a recurring stroke:
- Control your blood pressure
- Find out if you have atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat that allows blood to pool in the heart and cause blood clots)
- Quit smoking
- Limit alcohol
- Monitor your cholesterol levels
- Manage your diabetes
- Exercise
- Eat foods low in sodium and fat
- Monitor circulation problems with the help of your doctor
- Follow doctor’s orders
At Home Personal Care is here to help provide a supportive home environment for your loved one after experiencing a stroke. Our Caregivers understand the physical and emotional needs of a stroke survivor. Providing one-on-one continuous assistance in the days following discharge from hospitalization is crucial.
We specialize in after stroke care in Dallas, ensuring that your loved one receives dedicated and compassionate support tailored to their recovery needs.
At Home Personal Care employs Caregivers with backgrounds and experience in caring for a stroke survivor. They can assist with:
- Companionship and emotional support
- Continual observation
- Recognizing stroke symptoms
- Personal care needs
- Mobility support
- Monitoring symptoms
- Eliminating depression and boredom
- Helping to practice speech exercises
- Transportation needs