Caring for a stroke patient can be a challenging and demanding task, but with the right knowledge and support, family members can make a significant difference in their loved one’s recovery. In this post, we will explore how family members can assist someone who...
Vascular dementia is commonly associated with strokes that affect the left hemisphere. This affects reasoning, planning, judgment, memory, and other thought processes. Vascular dementia is caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow. It occurs from damaged...
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Chances are, there is someone in your life who is living with the trauma of a brain injury of some kind. There are many different ways our brains can become injured. Even today, there is still an awful...
A TIA is often referred to as a mini-stroke. These initials stand for a Transient Ischemic Attack. This is a warning you should not ignore. Transient means temporary while ischemic means lack of blood supply. While a TIA does not last very long (usually 1 to 5...
