Small Steps to Resolve a Big Problem

When someone has a stroke, it changes their life. They need to make changes to their lifestyle, their healthcare, and they might even need help just getting through each day in a safe manner. Unfortunately, when someone has had one stroke, they are very likely to have a second. Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke there is, and one of the leading indicators that you are at risk of a stroke is the fact that you have already had one. And if someone is already suffering from poor health as a result of that stroke, the negative impact could be even worse in the future.

 

Researchers believe that they might have made some small steps when it comes to resolving this issue. In the past, medications and physical therapy have been used to help prevent a second stroke, but this is not as effective as it could be. In a new study, researchers have found that aspirin and a drug called clopidogrel have shown success when it comes to reducing the risk of a second ischemic stroke, but there are issues with this approach to prevention. The positive impact that these drugs have is short-lived, and it also elevates the risk of bleeding to a height that is often not worth the health benefits that are provided. The Cilostazol Stroke Prevention Study for Antiplatelet Combination found that adding the drug cilostazol to a dosage of aspirin or clopidogrel was far more beneficial. The risk of a second stroke decreased much more and other risk factors diminished, too.

 

There are other things that can be done to help improve life for someone who has had a stroke. Medication is just one way, albeit an effective one. Be sure to speak with a doctor for more information.

 

Caring for a loved one that has had a stroke is tough. Oftentimes, the person that you love suddenly needs a lot of extra assistance and you might not be fully prepared to help them with it. If that’s the case, then in-home care might be a welcome alternative. Here, the daily needs of an elderly loved one who has suffered from a stroke are accounted for by a professional caregiver. This can include things like meal preparation, cleanup, helping someone around the house, bathing, grooming, and more.

 

Caring for a loved one who has had a stroke can present a problem, but professional care can help.

 

Whatever you do, if you are going to use a professional caregiver be sure that they have the right background to best help your loved one. Different situations call for different actions on behalf of the caregiver. Having the right caregiver to meet your mom or dad’s needs is important, and it’s better to make sure that this is the case before they start helping than it is to discover a mistake after the fact.

 

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