Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast - Everyday Neuro 015 Part 1: The Truth About Stroke – A Family’s Journey of Resilience, Humour and Recovery

Everyday Neuro 015 Part 1: The Truth About Stroke – A Family’s Journey of Resilience, Humour and Recovery

09/16/19 • 18 min

Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast

In Episode 15 Part 1, I discuss what is stroke, how to identify the potential signs of stroke and that ‘time is brain’. I share with you the latest strategies to treat stroke including the use of mobile stroke units. Due to the impact that stroke has on the individual and their loved ones; we look at stroke from the viewpoint of those who have been affected by it. In part 1 of a 2-part interview, I talk with Cassie Watson, who courageously shares her Dad’s experience of stroke and what it was like to go through such a traumatic event as a family. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Everyday Neuro 015 Part 2: The Truth About Stroke – A Family’s Journey of Resilience, Humour and Recovery

In Episode 15 Part 2, I discuss some of the symptoms of stroke including coordination and communication issues, and explain how this is organised in the brain. I complete my interview with Cassie Watson, who explains how stroke has affected her Dad’s abilities and how humour and resilience has helped shape a new future for Paul and his family. I also provide some information and links to apps and therapy tools for people living with stroke to aid recovery and enhance quality of life. Get bonus content on Patreon

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