How Do You Speed Up Recovery From A Stroke?
When you or a loved one suffer a stroke it’s frightening. The loss of abilities everyone takes for granted is difficult to deal with, and knowing that it takes time to relearn all your skills doesn’t help. You want those skills back now. Begin stroke rehabilitation as soon as possible, while you’re still in the hospital. The sooner you begin stroke rehab, the sooner you’ll recover your lost skills. Work with hospital social workers to decide whether your rehabilitation will take place in outpatient units for several hours a day three days a week, in an inpatient unit for two or three weeks receiving three or more hours of therapy a day, in a nursing home specializing in rehab, or a home-based program. The option you choose will depend on what your insurance will cover, what your needs are, and what is most convenient for you and your family. Work on exercises to relearn lost abilities and strengthen your muscles. The more you practice the quicker you’ll recover. Take advantage of aids,
