FAQ: Physical Therapy for Stroke Survivors
Stroke survivors may be facing a long road to recovery after their attack. Physical therapy is a very common part of stroke rehabilitation therapy, because it focuses on helping survivors recover control of their bodies, increasing their coordination and strength, and ultimately restoring their motion and ability to function independently. Our rehabilitation team at King Street Rehab is here to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about physical therapy for stroke survivors.
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapists are a key part of our rehabilitation team at King Street Rehab. Our occupational therapy team doesn’t ask “What’s wrong with you?” but rather, “What’s important to you?” By focusing on helping patients overcome challenges in completing daily tasks, occupational therapists work with patients to improve their daily functioning and their ability to handle tasks on their own.
Emotional Health Tips for Seniors
Staying sharp as we grow older is important, but what about your emotional health? Mental health issues aren’t uncommon among seniors. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that approximately 6.5 million seniors struggle with depression. There are a number of reasons that seniors may struggle with their mental health, including a loss of loved ones, reduced independence, declining physical health, and cognitive decline. Maintaining a healthy outlook is just as critical as maintaining a healthy lifestyle when it comes to the happiness of seniors (and their caregivers), so here are our tips for better emotional health.
12 Things Stroke Survivors Wish Their Family Knew
Stroke is an incredibly challenging process for not only the survivor, but for the entire family. Even the most committed families can have misunderstandings and make mistakes when it comes to their loved one’s recovery. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a renowned neuroanatomist and brain researcher who shares her experience of her own stroke in her book My Stroke of Insight. In her book, Dr. Taylor shares a number of things she wished her family could understand about her recovery process. Here are some of the things she, and many other stroke survivors, wish they could tell their loved ones.
How Yoga Can Benefit Seniors’ Brain Health
Yoga has long been recognized for a variety of health benefits, including mental and cognitive health. For seniors, it can be a great form of exercise, which builds strength, balance and flexibility. Yoga also can have a number of benefits for the brain health of seniors.
7 Benefits of Respite Care
Caring for a loved one can be a stressful, time-consuming occupation. Paired with your family’s needs, the demands of your job, and other life stressors, and you may find that you have little time for yourself. Respite care may be the solution you need. This service can be regularly scheduled or arranged for times when you need an extra bit of help to manage everything on your schedule. Our quality respite care services offers you a break from your regular caregiving duties, while ensuring that your loved one is cared for completely during this time.
How to Recognize & Manage Caregiver Burnout
Caring for another person can be a stressful experience. Thousands of families rely on family caretakers to provide care for chronically ill, disabled, and elderly family members. On average, these family caretakers spend about 20 hours every week caring for their loved one, and often work outside the home as well. It’s not surprising that many caregivers suffer from burnout. Learning about burnout and how to manage it is an important part of caretaking work.
10 Healthy Tips for Seniors
Healthy habits are important at any age, but they can be especially critical for the wellbeing of seniors. As your loved one grows older, you may find you need to take on more and more responsibility, especially when it comes to your loved one’s medical care. Building good health habits together can help both seniors and caregivers manage health challenges with ease and allow for seniors to enjoy a healthier lifestyle as they age. Here are ten tips to help caregivers and seniors promote wellbeing through all stages of life.
What is Neurological Rehabilitation?
There are many neurological conditions that need advanced care. Treating neurological disorders goes beyond simply addressing the issue, however. Patients also need physical, emotional, and psychological support throughout their treatment. Neurological rehabilitation programs are specially designed to support patients in every aspect as they work towards better neurological functioning.
7 Steps to Encourage Resilience in Seniors
Resilience is a trait we often learn when young, but tend to grow out of as we age. This skill is what helps us overcome obstacles and try again. As our obstacles become bigger and more difficult to handle, we may rely on resilience less, but that doesn’t mean that resilience can’t help.