Impact of Stroke
Stroke affects different individuals in different ways. One survivor may not experience all the consequences of stroke.
Mobility & Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Weakness on one side of the body or problems with coordination and balance
- Difficulty moving around and carrying out daily routines such as feeding, showering, and dressing
Nutrition
- Difficulty swallowing
- May need to be on a special food consistency
- Supplements may be prescribed to meet your daily nutritonal requirements
Cognition
- May have poor memory attention or difficulty with thinking and reasoning
- May affect your ability to perform certain tasks and make decisions
Behaviour and Personality
- Difficulty regulating emotions, decision making and judgement
- Changes include: aggression, apathy, disinhibition, emotional lability, irritability, and impulsivity