Receiving knowledge about stroke and about how to handle the consequences of the stroke in everyday life is important as a base for caregivers ’ coping ability, its also important that society and health care are knowledgeable about caregivers ’ situation and risk of decreased well-being even after an apparently mild stroke.

Josefine Persson

Categorized in : Health

The spouses of stroke survivors reported lower general health than the spouses of( a comparison group), which might be due to perceived stress or strain for a long period, or due to shared lifestyle factors.

Josefine Persson

The resources available for caregivers of stroke survivors vary in different countries depending on welfare and health care systems.

Josefine Persson