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    Words to live by

    American Stroke Foundation·March 17, 2022
    Quote of the Day “Start thinking wellness, not illness.” Kate Allatt Stroke Survivor...
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    Top 10 Tips for Talking To a Survivor of Stroke with Aphasia

    American Stroke Foundation·February 17, 2022
    Communication after a stroke can be difficult, especially if aphasia is present. Check out these "Top Ten tips for talking with people with aphasia".
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    Frontal Lobe Functions

    American Stroke Foundation·January 25, 2023
    Frontal Lobe Functions: Coordinating voluntary movements Impulse control (decision making) Assessing similarities and differences between two objects Forming...
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    A Stroke Survivor’s Words to Live By – Meet Brian

    American Stroke Foundation·January 20, 2023
    Meet Brian Brian is a member of the American Stroke Foundation at two ASF locations. He can be...
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    The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

    American Stroke Foundation·January 11, 2023
    What is Aquatic Therapy? Both Occupational and Physical Therapists can provide Aquatic Therapy — there are some  differences...
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    The Benefits of Exercise

    American Stroke Foundation·January 4, 2023
    Some benefits of exercise 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity can lower your risk for heart...
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    Grief and Loss

    American Stroke Foundation·December 28, 2022
    What is grief? Grief occurs when we experience a loss. This can include loss of: Health Function Expectations,...
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    A Stroke Survivor’s Words to Live By – Meet Marilyn

    American Stroke Foundation·December 21, 2022
    Meet Marilyn Marilyn is a member of the American Stroke Foundation (ASF). Marilyn values all the programming at...
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    How to Create Your Very Own Holiday Cards, with Suggestions for Completing One Handed

    American Stroke Foundation·December 13, 2022
    DIY Holiday Cards While crafts can be a fun way to pass the time, it also has other...
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    Emotional Regulation after a stroke

    American Stroke Foundation·December 12, 2022
    Objectives of this presentation Be able to articulate the impact of stroke on emotional regulation Be able to...
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    Frozen Shoulder Post-Stroke

    American Stroke Foundation·December 2, 2022
    Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder is caused when the arm is immobilized for a long period of time. Frozen...
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    Create Your Own Sensory Tool Kit

    American Stroke Foundation·November 23, 2022
    What’s In Your Sensory Tool Kit? The holiday season can be a stressful time. Be sure to spend...
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