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Stroke Survivor’s Support & Rehabilitation Club of Nigeria:
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Recovering From Stroke; Important Steps to Take
Author: Emmanuel Adedayo A stroke can be a life-altering event, causing physical and emotional disfigurement that can last a lifespan. Needless to say, its financial and economic impact on a person is enormous. Being unable to work and relying on others often makes...
WE HAVE MORE MYTHS TO DEBUNK
Welcome to a New Year! This year, at SSSRCN, we want to do more of everything we have been doing. More of giving you tips for life after stroke, more of reaching out to people living with stroke, more of inspiring people to commit to this cause, and finally, WE HAVE...
LIFE AFTER STROKE – WHAT GOES INTO YOU
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” Ayurvedic Proverb After a stroke, a lot of things change about you and this includes your diet. What you choose to eat has profound effects on your overall health. Your healthy...
MYTHS ABOUT DIET AFTER STROKE – THE FIRST FIVE IS MIND-BLOWING
Author: Adegbola Adedeji S., Dietitian (Neurology unit), FMC Abeokuta. After a stroke, many things change and this includes what you eat. And this is the time when a lot of people around suddenly become experts at telling you what you should do and not do. We...
FMC Physiotherapists Celebrates World CP Day in Abeokuta
The physiotherapists in Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta joins the rest of the world to celebrate alongside people living with cerebral palsy, their caregivers, and the general public. In light of this, the Paediatrics and Women's Health Specialty Unit with the FMCA...
Pictures from Stroke Support Meeting
These are pictures from the SSSRCN meeting held August, 2021.
Yet Another Enriching Event with Stroke Survivors
The event commenced with a thorough check of vital signs for all participants, followed by an overview of the day's agenda by Dr. Ogunlana, Head of the Unit of Neurology Physiotherapy. An opening prayer, led by a patient, set a solemn tone for the proceedings. A...
Physical Activity in Stroke Prevention
Physical activity is essential in stroke prevention, but how much do you need every week?
STROKE: Time is Precious
With stroke, every second counts!
What is Facial Palsy in Stroke Patients?
Discover how stroke can affect a person’s facial appearance, and ways this challenge can be overcome.
Seeing Stroke from the Lens of Survivors
You have heard healthcare professionals talk a lot about strokes, now it is time to hear from stroke survivors…
What everyone should know about repeat strokes
Did you know having a previous stroke does not eliminate the risk of a future stroke? Find out more!
Moving Towards Recovery: The Benefits of Exercise After a Stroke
Exercises get you back to recovery, find out how.
Tips every Caregiver of a Stroke Survivor Should Know
Having a stroke survivor can be specially challenging, but knowing some information can reduce the burden of care.