Everybody needs a vacation from time to time. A change of air, a different environment, meeting new people or simply taking time for yourself can really lift your spirits. Having a visual deficit does not mean the end of all travel! It is very much possible to plan a trip as long as you put...
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Are you allowed to drive a car when you have suffered a stroke, a traumatic brain injury other neurological disease? Can you drive a car with a visual field defect? A person who suffered a stroke or traumatic brain injury might have to face many impediments when he/she wants to drive a car again. Balance...
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Traumatic brain injury, commonly referred to as TBI, refers to damage or destruction of brain tissue due to a blow or other injury to the head. These types of injuries are a major cause of death and disability among Americans, contributing to about 30% of all injury deaths.1 In fact, approximately 1.7 million people suffer from...
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Understanding_AFib_Blog_Featured_Image.png Atrial fibrillation also known as AFib is a heart condition that is often discussed within the stroke community. Your cardiovascular health has a direct impact on the chances of having a stroke, but the risk is greater in people with AFib. In fact you are five times more likely to have a stroke if you have...
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Not unlike stroke, it’s common for visual problems resulting from Traumatic Brain Injuries to go unnoticed during the initial treatment of the injury. All too often, the visual side effects that accompany a brain injury are neglected because they may be hidden. This significantly complicates the survivor’s recovery, particularly in other areas of rehabilitation. Our...
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If you've been following our blog closely, then you know that we recently highlighted cholesterol as a significant risk factor for stroke and the different things you can do to help manage your levels. Nevertheless there are a number of risk factors that aren’t in your control – so what should you do about those? Everything from your medical...
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Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke, or brain attack according to The National Stroke Association. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or reduced, and this can happen for a variety of reasons. One instance is when a blood clot blocks an artery or blood vessel, or when...
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Following a stroke, you might experience difficulties with any number of things ranging from movement and balance to emotional changes and memory loss. Vision loss can also occur after a stroke, which may also have a significant effect on your daily life and overall recovery. Often times, vision issues may be overlooked following a stroke, either because...
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According to The National Stroke Association, approximately 55,000 more women than men will suffer from a stroke this year. Although there are common risk factors that everyone should be aware of, there are risk factors that are unique to women. The fact that an estimated 100,000 U.S. women under 65 will have a stroke this year...
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Being a caregiver for a friend or loved one who has recently suffered a stroke is not a task to be taken lightly. Strokes can occur suddenly but the recovery period can be long and drawn out for many patients. For those in recovery, having a good caregiver can make a huge difference in the...
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