by Flannery O’Neil, Ex. Dir., Stroke Onward | Aug 3, 2021
Does this conversation sound familiar? How are you? I’m fine, how are you? Fine, thanks for asking. After my stroke at the age of 34, I often answered “I’m fine” or “I’m doing well” when people asked, but on the inside, I was struggling to understand what had happened...
by Nisha Kassam | Jul 26, 2021
Rehabilitation after a stroke or brain injury can be a long process, and is different for each individual. Your doctor may recommend different kinds of rehabilitation therapies to help your recovery – for example, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech...
by Kate Ying | Jun 30, 2021
Mindfulness is a valuable skill that has the ability to enhance your emotional and physical well-being by lowering stress levels and improving cognitive function. These benefits are especially valuable following such a life-changing and challenging event as a stroke...
by Constant Therapy | Jun 30, 2021
Who am I? To answer this question, we often reference our achievements as a reflection of who we are, as touchstones that give us place and purpose in the world, as part of our identity. In the wake of a life-changing event, like a stroke or TBI, answering this...
by Marissa Russell, MS, CCC-SLP | Jun 4, 2021
There are many challenges that may arise after a stroke, brain injury, or when you’re dealing with a neurological condition. While difficulties with speaking or walking are often the first to come to mind, fatigue is a common and complicated symptom that impacts...