Life after a stroke: Family and friends provide nearly all post-hospital care, but who’s caring for the caregivers? - The Conversation Indonesia

Family and friends provide nearly all the care needed by stroke patients after they leave hospital. Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming and take a toll on caregivers’ health.

Stroke is a major cause of disability in Canada. More than 50,000 Canadians have a stroke every year and about 40 per cent of those will live with lasting effects of stroke on their health. Once a pe… [+6181 chars]

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