Home After a Stroke: What Now?

A caregiver holds the hands of an older man who has just come home after a stroke.
A caregiver holds the hands of an older man who has just come home after a stroke.
When someone you love comes home after a stroke, it’s important to know how you can best support then.

The hospital doors have closed behind you, and now you’re standing in the living room, unsure what happens next. The IVs, alarms, and constant check-ins are gone, replaced with silence—and a growing list of questions.

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What You Need to Know Now About Stroke Recovery at Home

A colorful brain created with plastic cogs and wheels represents stroke recovery at home.

A stroke often hits without warning. One moment everything feels normal, and the next, life is interrupted. A trip to the emergency room. A diagnosis. A flood of emotions. In the aftermath, it’s common to be filled with uncertainty. How much recovery is possible? Will things ever feel “normal” again? If you’re supporting someone with … Read more

Bringing Mom Home From the Hospital? Watch Out for Post-Hospital Syndrome!

A man bringing Mom home from the hospital smiles with her medical team as they escort her through the hallway

Bringing Mom home from the hospital should be a relief. The hard part is over—she’s back in familiar surroundings, and recovery can begin. But instead of improving, she seems drained, anxious, or even weaker than before. Maybe she’s struggling with simple tasks, having trouble sleeping, or feeling overwhelmed. Instead of the turning point you expected, … Read more

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