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WEEKS

Back at home, safety is your
main concern. Depending
on your level of functionality, you may need adjustments
in your home to make it more
accessible. It's best to consult
an occupational therapist, who
can conduct an in-home assessment to advise you on what
modifications are needed.
Common modifications
include installing grab bars and
nonslip mats in the bathroom,
installing a light switch near
the bed or motion-activated
night lights in the bedroom
and reorganizing the kitchen
for easier access.

A WORD ON
PARALYSIS
AFTER
STROKE
Paralysis is the most common side
effect of stroke, affecting about 9
out of 10 survivors to some degree.
However, according to Sunil Bhole,
MD, a physiatrist and the medical
director at GMC's Glancy Rehabilitation
Center, "the implications following
a stroke will depend on the type of
stroke, the site of the stroke and
the amount of damage to the brain."
These are some of the most
common side effects an individual
may experience after a stroke:
Hemiparesis: Weakness
on one side of the body.
Spasticity: Muscle
cramps or spasms that
limit coordination
and movement.
Dysphagia: Paralysis
of the throat muscles,
which makes it difficult
to swallow.
Drop foot: Inability to
lift the front part of the foot
when walking.

MONTHS

Once your immediate
needs are met, you'll
want to shift your attention to preventing future
strokes, which account for
approximately a quarter of
all strokes, according to the
National Stroke Association.
"The most important thing
for the long term is to seek
care from a stroke neurologist or neurovascular surgeon,"
Khalessi says. "Strokes don't
just happen. You're being given
a window to intervene. You need
to understand why you had the
stroke event in the first place."
When you know what caused
your first stroke, you can then

WEBSITE

take steps to protect yourself
against another one. Quitting
smoking is paramount. But
your doctor will also probably
suggest ways to manage high
blood pressure, cholesterol and
diabetes and recommend eating
a healthy diet, slowly increasing
physical activity and reducing
alcohol intake. ■

GMC Knows
Stroke
We encourage everyone to
learn the symptoms of a stroke.
GMC offers a full continuum
of stroke care. Learn more at
gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/
stroke.

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