by support | Aug 12, 2024 | Heat Stroke, News, Stroke
Louisiana’s scorching temperatures and high humidity levels pose significant risks for heat-related incidents and illnesses. A heat stroke is a severe, life-threatening condition that can be especially dangerous for individuals who are already vulnerable due to...
by support | Nov 23, 2022 | Stroke
The effects of a stroke can impact your function in all daily activities. As therapists, our focus is to assist in your recovery so that you can enjoy the tasks that are meaningful to you. These tasks can be as simple as holding onto a cup during a meal or as complex...
by support | Feb 15, 2022 | brain injury, Day Neuro Program, Stroke
Managing Your Spasticity After a brain injury occurs, you may experience many new symptoms. Significant muscle tightness, known as spasticity of hypertonicity, may be one of these symptoms. This muscle tightness can vary from mild stiffness to severe spasms, and it...
by support | Jan 21, 2022 | Day Neuro Program, Fitness, Stroke
What is a Stroke? Stroke is a disease that negatively affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when brain cannot get the oxygen and nutrients it needs from a clot forming or the vessel itself bursts. It is estimated that every 40 seconds...
by support | Sep 29, 2021 | Day Neuro Program, Dietary, Stroke
Diabetes is a chronic imbalance of blood glucose levels. Diabetes can be managed through diet, exercise, and medication. Choosing the right foods, eating regular meals, and limiting portions are ways that you can improve your diet to manage your diabetes. Here are...
by support | Jan 29, 2021 | Day Neuro Program, Rehabilitation Hospital, Stroke
There are a number of resources in the Baton Rouge area for those who have had a stroke. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of some of those available in our area in the hopes that they may be helpful to you or your loved ones. SAGE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP...
