Stroke care Archives - Page 2 of 3 - The Good Care Group

Stroke care Archives - Page 2 of 3 - The Good Care Group

42% of stroke survivors feel ‘abandoned’ after leaving hospital

Posted 11 Nov 2019

42% of stroke survivors feel ‘abandoned’ after leaving hospital

New research from the Stroke Association has revealed that almost half of all stroke survivors feel abandoned after they leave hospital. New research from the Stroke Association has revealed that almost half of all stroke survivors feel abandoned after they

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What health checks for older people should you be thinking about?

Posted 08 Nov 2019

What health checks for older people should you be thinking about?

Health checks for older people help improve quality of life by ensuring doctors can start treating any medical conditions at the earliest possible opportunity. Health checks for older people help improve quality of life by ensuring doctors can start treating

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Introducing your after stroke care team

Posted 08 Nov 2019

Introducing your after stroke care team

After stroke care is a complex yet vital process designed to help people recover as much of their independence and ability as possible. To mark the Stroke Association’s ‘Make May Purple for Stroke’ initiative, we’ve put together this article to

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8 engaging stroke recovery activities

Posted 08 Nov 2019

8 engaging stroke recovery activities

Use this handy list of engaging stroke recovery activities to make this challenging process as enjoyable and productive as possible. Stroke recovery activities are an important part of regaining your abilities as far as possible following a stroke. Recovering after

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Sensory stimulation for elderly people: how to get started

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Sensory stimulation for elderly people: how to get started

Sensory stimulation for elderly people is really important. Find out how to get started with our brand new blog. Sensory stimulation for elderly people can help keep your loved one engaged and improve his or her overall quality of life.

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Make may purple | stroke awareness month

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Make may purple | stroke awareness month

Jackie Cooper, TGCG’s Occupational Therapist, updates us on their involvement with Make May Purple, and their dedication to help prevent and provide outstanding stroke care. The Stroke Association has designated May as their annual stroke awareness month otherwise known as

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Loneliness linked to increased risk of heart disease and strokes

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Loneliness linked to increased risk of heart disease and strokes

Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as presenting a 30% increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary artery disease. Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as presenting a 30% increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary

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Study: Sleep is an essential part of stroke care

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Study: Sleep is an essential part of stroke care

Sleep has been identified as an issue for people who have had strokes. Researchers from the University of Surrey and University of Freiburg have urged those involved in stroke care and stroke rehabilitation to pay particular attention to their clients’

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Care homes unable to meet needs of stroke survivors

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Care homes unable to meet needs of stroke survivors

A survey by the Stroke Association and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has found that stroke survivors are missing out on crucial support services such as physiotherapy in care homes. A survey by the Stroke Association and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

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3,000 heart attack and stroke victims suffer delays after falling ill at weekends

Posted 06 Nov 2019

3,000 heart attack and stroke victims suffer delays after falling ill at weekends

3,000 heart attack and stroke victims a year are suffering delays being admitted to hospitals after falling ill at weekends, because NHS services are not working round the clock, a new report suggests. Senior doctors last night warned that patients

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