Survival and outcomes for stroke survivors living in care homes: a prospective cohort study

ConclusionsRates of secondary stroke prevention prescribing increased over 20 years but remained lower in care home residents. The lower levels of rehabilitation received by stroke survivors in care homes, despite their higher levels of disability, suggest a gap in care and urgent need for restorative and/or preventative rehabilitation.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research