Targeted Stroke Therapy Growing in Effectiveness

Researchers have found that the first two hours after a stroke first occurs are the most critical for recovery. If the stroke is detected and treated within two hours of occurring, the likelihood of a full recovery is much better than if that two hour window closes. Stroke, and the cardiovascular disease that causes it, is one of the big immediate causes of disability in the world, and one of the many reasons why people need to rely on senior care.

 

After a stroke, it is very common to have issues with dexterity in the hands. This can be measured in a number of different ways, but physicians have been able to normalize their results when measuring this limitation on capability. The Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test is widely regarded as the most common way to assess how much of a negative impact a stroke has had on dexterity. Using this as a benchmark can help therapists to gauge whether or not progress is being made as a stroke victim is going through the rehabilitation process.

 

Targeted stroke therapies have proven to be more effective in rehabilitation programs.

 

Researchers have found new ways to help increase therapy outcomes, and they are being implemented across the world. By using these established standards of measurement, adapting them in rehab programs, and using targeted techniques to improve upon the areas that need it the most, many of those who have issues with motor deficits are seeing better results than similar patients were seeing in the past. This area of medicine still has a long way to go, but it is encouraging to see that doctors and therapists are making noticeable progress. It gives hope to those of us that have family members struggling to recover after a stroke. It’s even more promising for those that might have a stroke in the future. There’s room for more progress, but these new techniques are paving the way for that to happen.

 

When a loved one has a stroke, it can change everything. You will need to find a way to get them the help that they need, and still balance your other obligations in life. You have a career, other family members that rely on you, and friends that need your time. This isn’t to say that helping your mom or dad get the assistance that they need isn’t important–it is. But it’s not the only thing that you have on your plate. That’s where in-home care comes in. Depending on your loved one’s needs, in-home care can be a strong solution. It allows them to get the help that they need around the house during the day while you are away at work, and then let’s you step in as caregiver when you return. You can fulfill your other obligations, and still play a lead role in this most important of responsibilities.

 

For more information on how in-home care can help you and your family, be sure to get in touch with Paradise In-Home Care today. We can schedule a free consultation to help you evaluate your needs and get you and your family headed in the right direction.

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