During the holiday season, consider helping stroke survivors continue their brave journey to recovery. ONE OF THE BEST FEELINGS IN THE WORLD IS HELPING OTHERS. NICKY’S STORY A Stroke Survivor at age 30
Many diseases including Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, Cancer and Alzheimer’s, to name a few, require that a caregiver be a critical component of both the recovery, and as part of the care team. Most of the care team such as physicians, nurses, therapists and social workers are compensated for their time […]
Fitness is a key component in a heart and brain healthy lifestyle. Just returning from my fitness center I thought that I would explore the kind of fitness center that has worked for me, a stroke survivor, and may well assist you. I mentioned this in an earlier blog post […]
HOW TO START It’s early January and many have made a New Year’s resolution to improve their fitness. You are not alone! January is the highest month for fitness center sign-ups. Give a credit card and you are on your way! But are You? How many continue after the first […]
Fitness and self-care are two necessary aspects of health and wellness. They are important pillars in stroke, and other disease prevention. Yet, we can find ourselves struggling to create a balance between the two. Here some realistic tips you need to know to incorporate both practices harmoniously. Eat Healthily – […]
There were 2,600 attendees at the World Stroke Congress held in Montreal last week (October 16-20, 2018), which I attended. All but a handful were doctors, scientists, therapists and administrators of scientific organizations around the world. The handful were the survivors, the “real” clients. For four days this very diverse […]
Ready to retire? You probably have a few questions about what to do next, or how to spend your time. One of those questions might concern your current home. You’ve been living in the same house for the last few years, or perhaps, decades. Now you’re realizing that it’s costing […]
Last November while attending a Non-Profit Volunteer Fair I met the Program Manager of Naples Therapeutic Riding Center in Naples, FL where I live. Chatting about each of our Non-Profits she told me that their equine facility helps children and adults with various brain issues to have a happier life, […]
Life can change in an instant! While that may sound theoretical to you those of us who have experienced a life-changing event such as a debilitating stroke know that those words are far from theoretical – THEY ARE REAL! When recovering from a stroke or other debilitating health issue, […]