Can you recover years after a stroke?

Recovery time after a stroke is different for everyone—it can take weeks, months, or even years. Some people recover fully, but others have long-term or lifelong disabilities.

How can you tell if someone has had a stroke?

Signs of Stroke in Men and Women

1. Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
3. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

How old was Alvin Straight’s brother when he had a stroke?

Lawn mower trip. Alvin Straight’s 80-year-old brother Henry had recently suffered a stroke. At the age of 73, Alvin Straight could not see well enough for a driver’s license, so he decided his only option was to travel on his 1966 John Deere riding lawn mower.

When did my father start talking after his stroke?

My father had 2 major strokes ine un 08 snd the other in 2010. Aftetvthe first one he was more alert after the first week, but then did nothing but sleep. He was in the hospital from March of 08 until April of 09 in and out of different rehabs. He did get back in his feet with a walker and started talking again

Why is my brother not sleeping after a stroke?

You might consider evaluation by a sleep clinic which could help identify the specific reason your brother is not sleeping. If you do a search on the web for sleep disorders after stroke, you can gain a wealth of information. You also mentioned depression which is common after stroke.

How old was my husband when he had a stroke?

My husband suffered a massive stroke two years ago. Grady wasn’t that old (59, at the time) and he was in pretty good health. He was a few pounds overweight, but he wasn’t a smoker, nor did he have a family history that could help us make sense of what happened. My husband suffered a massive stroke two years ago.

Are there any stroke survivors past 5 years?

Before we wrap things up, it can be helpful to hear from other stroke survivors that are past the 5 year mark. Here’s a story from a stroke survivor named Margaret who has had more than 5 years elapse since her stroke. This was part of her review for FitMi home therapy, which she used for rehab at home.

My husband suffered a massive stroke two years ago. Grady wasn’t that old (59, at the time) and he was in pretty good health. He was a few pounds overweight, but he wasn’t a smoker, nor did he have a family history that could help us make sense of what happened. My husband suffered a massive stroke two years ago.

How old was Grady when he had his stroke?

Grady wasn’t that old (59, at the time) and he was in pretty good health. He was a few pounds overweight, but he wasn’t a smoker, nor did he have a family history that could help us make sense of what happened. My husband suffered a massive stroke two years ago.

What happens to your loved one after a stroke?

Post-stroke depression is common, with as many as 30-50 percent of stroke survivors depressed in the early or later phases of post-stroke. Post-stroke depression can significantly affect your loved one’s recovery and rehabilitation.