Assistive Technology for Stroke Patients | Onboard Supports

Posted at 05:53hin UncategorizedbySEO 1 Like Stroke can be a devastating medical event that can change lives, not only for victims, but also their family members. Of course, severity varies, and so some stroke survivors experience milder post-event symptoms than others, however, for many, intensive assistance is required for life.What Is a Stroke?There are two types of stroke — Ischaemic Stroke and Haemorrhagic Stroke.An Ischaemic Stroke is caused by an artery in the brain becoming blocked by a blood clot.A Haemorrhagic Stroke is caused when a blood vessel in the brain breaks, causing bleeding.The result of both events is the same, which is that certain parts of the brain experience lack of blood flow, and therefore brain cells begin to die due to lack of oxygen.How Does Stroke Affect People?Different parts of the brain serve different functions, so depending on the area that is affected, stroke patients can experience a range of symptoms. These can include impaired cognitive function,...