In 2015 -16, I established Stroke Recovery Foundation to improve post-stroke lifestyles and outcomes. In retrospect, while that mission stands today, and I believe its greatly needed, that mission is a bit like motherhood. When I described it to seemingly interested folks, the more astute ones quickly followed up with […]
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Learning from our Neighbors up North On three occasions, I have traveled to Canada to participate in Canadian Stroke Conferences as part of my global review of stroke initiatives. This past year I was invited to have a Poster Presentation as part of the Canadian Stroke Congress. I was honored […]
Adapting the Mediterranean or MIND diet means getting support from whomever you live with. It’s far better and more likely to be successful over the longer-term. WHY? Look, either diet excludes many foods which are the staple of many family’s typical eating patterns. And frankly, adapting these diets will likely […]
Reading recent reports, I have noted several dietary inclusions and substitutions that are important to SUCCESSFUL stroke recovery. These foods are about increasing your brain power. THIS IS IMPORTANT if you want to maximize your recovery! The Mediterranean Diet There has been quite a lot of talk about the positive […]
Stroke is a complex disease so it was not at all obvious how I can make a difference. Unlike many other diseases, there is no template for stroke. Each stroke is different and each outcome is different! There are many types of strokes, many causes, and many degrees of disability. […]
Bob attended the recent UK Stroke Forum in Liverpool and met many high level medical professionals including Professor Sir Brian Keough, Medical Director of NHS England. The UK is coming to the end of a Stroke Initiative which they are considering renewing. Unfortunately, listening to Sir Brian there are budgetary […]
Stroke is a complex disease so it was not at all obvious how I can make a difference. Unlike many other diseases, there is no template for stroke. Each stroke is different and each outcome is different! There are many types of strokes, many causes, and many degrees of disability. […]
At the Naples Proclamation Ceremony creating Stroke Recovery Month in January 2016.
Stroke Recovery is a complex thing so it was not at all obvious how I could make a difference. Fine, my mission is to improve post-stroke outcomes and lifestyles but I puzzeled – HOW? In 2015 I established Stroke Recovery Foundation to improve post-stroke lifestyles and outcomes. For me, the […]
Speaking at the Young Stroke Retreat in North Carolina and having dinner with the Young Stroke Foundation Founder last week brought me further evidence of the uneven patch of stroke resources that exist across our nation. Most of my recent personal experience has been in SW Florida where two Comprehensive […]