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Some time ago, I had the pleasure to meet a fellow stroke survivor, William. A successful well-spoken gentleman with a career as an engineer, he was nice enough to come over to Naples from the East Coast of Florida to meet, and discuss, how we can make a difference. At lunch, he said to me “there is no such thing as reaching a plateau in recovery, but I hear about it all of the time”. And may I compliment William on his remarkable recovery, so he too has credibility in this area.

Stroke survivor, Kent Elliot has written a wonderful article that addresses an important time in the stroke recovery journey – the time when reimbursed physical, and perhaps other therapies like speech or occupational therapy come to an end. Many survivors, and their caregivers report feeling lost. They feel alone, vulnerable and often frustrated by their situation. With that introduction, please enjoy Kent’s wonderful article which gives many suggestions for moving forward.

As a stroke survivor, work-life balance is really important because you will want to take precautions to avoid another stroke. And you might want to consider opportunities in the wellness space to blend your healthcare issues with business or professional opportunities.