Post-stroke care is crucial for optimum recovery


Peer support groups can be an important form of psychological support for stroke survivors. — Filepic

Stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when there is a blockage of blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.

Stroke survivors have a wide range of long-term healthcare needs.

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