Monthly Archives: May 2011

Stroke Recovery and Family Caregiving

Posted on May 15, 2011 by synergyhomecare

Emotional health is important. When you disregard your own emotional needs, you can become physically ill. This comes full circle when poor emotional health hinders your ability to give your loved one the attention they need. Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 15, 2011 by synergyhomecare

Across America, graves are decorated. Memorials are visited. Armies hail their fellow warriors. Families gather to celebrate. Flags are flown. For a moment, we stop to revere and remember the valiant men and women who have fought to protect our freedom, our liberty and our way of life. Continue reading →

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Practicing Prevention, Realizing Rehabilitation

Posted on May 9, 2011 by petertourian

The families we serve know the round-the-clock nature of caregiving, especially for loved ones with long-term disability after stroke. For victims and family caregivers alike, it is important to look forward and celebrate milestones in the rehabilitation process. Continue reading →

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Stroke Recovery at Home

Posted on May 6, 2011 by synergyhomecare

As a family caregiver, you know that dealing with the aftermath of a stroke can be overwhelming. While the effects of stroke are different for each individual, any and all of the after effects associated with the disease can be hard to handle, for both survivors and their family members. However, many of the physical disabilities and detrimental emotional changes can improve over time. There are many things that you, as a family member and caregiver, can do to help. Continue reading →

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