A recent study that looked at people going through cardiac rehab found that certain minority ethnic groups were less likely to attend treatments than their white counterparts were. This held true across all income levels, according to the … [Read more...]
Better Treatment for Stroke Victims
Stroke is one of the most common health crises for elderly individuals in the United States. There are about 800,000 stroke victims each year in the United States, according to one estimate. If the recovery rate for these individuals were … [Read more...]
Talking About Home Care isn’t Always Easy
When an elderly person leaves the hospital after an injury or a health issue, such as a stroke, it is common for a social worker to schedule a short stint of in-home health care. Depending on the type of care and where you are located, this … [Read more...]
In-Patient Rehab Best After Stroke?
A new line of thinking points to the idea that in-patient rehab may be best for those that are recovering from a stroke. These new ideas on how best to treat stroke come from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, and … [Read more...]