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When you first go home after a stroke your family and friends will be your most valuable support.  It is important, as much as possible, to get back to the life you enjoyed before your stroke.

After a stroke, both the stroke survivor and the family are often frightened about being at home again and getting used to life after stroke. Carers might be worried about leaving the stroke survivor at home alone or about the possibility of another stroke. If you have any questions and fears about being at home, talk to your doctor and the stroke team. 

Life after stroke has its own particular challenges that will take time, support and determination to adjust to. A stroke survivor has to get used to doing things differently and it can impact on intimacy, relationships and on work and hobbies. Help might be provided by your GP, by family or friends, from other stroke survivors of through organisations like the National Stroke Foundation.

 
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 September 2007 )
 
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