Journey after stroke (2010)

Description

This resource provides comprehensive information for Indigenous people who have survived a stroke. Topics include:

• what a stroke is and the typical symptoms a person may experience
• why the stroke happened and the risk factors (e.g., diabetes, family history, overweight) that may have contributed to the stroke occurring
• what to expect after a stroke
  • moving about
  • exercising
  • eating and drinking
  • going to the toilet
  • speech and communicating with others
  • memory
  • emotions (e.g., anxiety, depression, sadness)
• steps to take to reduce the risk of further strokes.

The resource also provides contact details for organisations who can provide stroke survivors and their carers with additional support and information.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contact details

National Stroke Foundation
Level 7, 461 Bourke Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Ph: (03) 9670 1000
Fax: (03) 9670 9300

Links

• View resource: Journey after stroke (PDF - 5.0 MB)
• View information: Journey after stroke Indigenous Australian resource
• View website: National Stroke Foundation

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