Home Improvement After a Stroke
Home modifications can help to prevent fall risks and increase participation in everyday activity. There are many cost-effective ways to make home modifications depending on your needs.
American Stroke Foundation
Health & Hydration
This video discusses the importance of hydration, how the human body compares to other living organisms, why our bodies need water, how much water our bodies need, and tips on how to increase your water intake and avoid dehydration.
Devices and Adaptive Equipment Post Stroke (Recorded Webinar)
In this Stroke Education Series presentation Greg Herman, MD, addresses common devices and adaptive equipment used following a stroke.
Energy Conservation after Stroke
These are three easy techniques to help plan your day to maximize your participation in your daily activities.
Moving and Grooving Seated Chair Tap
Get moving and grooving with this fun seated tap dance workout. The video reviews the benefits of seated tap dancing, then walks viewers through five different tap steps (kicks, digs, heel drops, shuffles, and cramp rolls). After learning the steps, they will be combined together in a dance to “Clap Your Hands” by Leo Soul.
Mental Health 101
Mental health is dynamic. This video includes information on what impacts mental health, how mental health can change following a stroke, and how to take care of your mind and emotional wellbeing.
Managing Fatigue Following A Stroke
This video includes education on post-stroke fatigue, tips for working around it, as well as ways to build endurance following a stroke.
The Power of Goal Setting
In this video we'll go over the benefits of goals, where and how to start creating goals, how to make your goal SMART, and tips to stay consistent.
Driving After A Stroke
Driving provides some with a sense of choice, freedom, identity, and independence. Driving is often perceived as a necessity for a productive social life and can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and depression when someone is unable to drive themselves to the places they wish to go.
Owning Your Doctor’s Visit
In this video we discuss ways to prepare beforehand and during your doctor’s visit.
