Young Stroke: Resources for Patients, Their Families, and Caregivers for Long-Term Community Living

Approximately 1 in 10 strokes occurs in adults younger than 50 years of age (young stroke).1 In the United States, hospitalizations resulting from to ischemic stroke (most common type of stroke) among young adults are increasing.2,3 Although having a stroke at any age can result in lifelong physical, visual, emotional, and thinking changes that significantly affect the lives of the survivors, their families, and caregivers, young stroke survivors experience additional challenges. Young stroke survivors often still have to take care of their families, work to ensure their financial security, and be active members of their social communities.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - November 23, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Abiodun Akinwuntan, Xiaolei Hu, Alexandra L. Terrill, Suzanne Perea Burns, Catherine Cooper Hay, Samir R. Belagaje Tags: Information/Education Page Source Type: research