Recently, I’ve met with several married couples in their 50s where one spouse had a stroke and needed nursing home care – one had a stroke in his 40s and has been in a nursing home for many years already. This prompted me to do some research on the subject, and I found that strokes […]
AI Technology is Doing Amazing Things to Help People with Neurological and Movement Disorders
Keith Thomas, a former Manhattan wealth manager, and his sister, Michelle Bennett, who is now his caregiver, have watched their lives quickly change. In July 2020, at the age of 41, Thomas accidentally dove into a shallow pool, hit his head on the bottom, and broke his neck. Thomas became paralyzed from the chest down, […]
Does Having a Stroke Increase Your Chances of Dementia?
Dear Hayek, My aunt had a stroke pretty recently, and now she is having trouble remembering things, among other issues. Do strokes increase the chances of someone having dementia? If so, how long does it take to notice symptoms, and are there things we can do to minimize the risk? Thanks for your help! Minna […]
Two Mind-Blowing Stroke Findings Will Be Presented This Week
This week, the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023 will be held in person in Dallas beginning today and virtually Feb. 8-10, 2023. The conference is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health. Strokes are one of the leading causes of death and disability […]
Why Are So Many Young People Having Strokes?
Stroke prevention efforts are most often focused on older adults. That’s because 60% of strokes happen in adults 65 years and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many don’t realize that strokes are becoming much more common at a younger age, as well. Let’s look at rapper Kid Cudi, who entered […]