Condition: Stroke

How pets can help with brain rehabilitation

How pets can help with brain rehabilitation

Survivors of trauma, illness or injury often find comfort and support from companion animals during the process of brain rehabilitation. From the daily comfort of your own dog or cat to specially trained animals for therapy and assistance, dogs, cats, horses, birds...
Tips for travel while recovering from brain injury

Tips for travel while recovering from brain injury

More than one million people in the U.S. suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and currently, more than 5.3 million people are living with disabilities caused by TBI. When you’ve had an injury to the brain, basic brain functions can be affected, making...
Tips for eating well after a stroke

Tips for eating well after a stroke

Choosing healthy foods may contribute to recovery after stroke. Healthy foods can help control blood pressure, body weight, reduce the risk of another stroke, and may help with the demands of stroke therapy and other daily activities. In this post, we explain why a...