A stroke happens when there’s a blockage of blood supply to the brain or a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. Risk factors for a stroke include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, heart disease, family history and being overweight.
Symptoms of a stroke can vary for each patient, but they may include:
Each patient’s plan of care is tailored to meet their unique care needs and health goals. Most commonly, home care helps stroke patients:
Elara Caring offers many skilled services, including a diagnosis-specific stroke program, to support patients as they manage their recovery at home.
Our team of experts assess each stroke patient for home care eligibility. Some signs that you may be ready for home care for stroke are:
Contact your local Elara Caring branch for more information or ask your physician if skilled home health with Elara Caring may be right for you.
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