Living with a stroke

INTRODUCTION

A stroke can happen to anyone but there are some things that increase your risk of a stroke. It’s important to know what the risk factors are and do what you can to reduce your risk. 

Anyone can have a stroke

Many people think that strokes only happen to older people but stroke can strike anyone at any time.

While most people who have a stroke are older, younger people can have strokes too, including children. One in four strokes in the UK happens to people of working age.

There are lots of things you can do to reduce your risk. With simple checks, your GP can help you understand your risk of stroke and support you to make the changes necessary to reduce your risk. 

Source: Stoke Association

Living with a Stroke

Many stroke survivors continue to improve over a long time, sometimes over a number of years. Recovery from stroke involves making changes in the physical, social and, emotional aspects of your life. ... With good care and rehabilitation, there is life after stroke.

In our menu you will find a page that highlights many stroke survivors, this should inspire many stroke sufferers. 

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