Fitness for Caregivers

If you’ve ever been on an airplane, you know the flight attendant’s spiel on what to do in the state of emergency and that one famous line, “put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” This goes against the instinct of many people, especially those who have taken care […]

When we step into the role of caregiver, we soon realize how multifaceted and complex the role can be. With stroke recovery, this often occurs with little or no warning which itself creates a challenge. Despite the new challenges of becoming a caregiver for someone in your family, or a […]

There comes a time in everyone’s life when we need to take more safety precautions and get a little extra care, particularly after a stroke. As a senior, someone caring for a senior, or a younger stroke recovery survivor (or their caregiver), you have some options to explore. Doing a […]

A caregiver has many important responsibilities during the course of a day. The role can be overwhelming between the physical things you have to do, the patient advocacy, and the stress of all of it. You however, could make the point that really your most important overall responsibility is taking […]