When you have a stroke it takes a while for the reality to sink in. You go through many emotions; shock, anger, denial, depression and embarrassment. You only have two choices; fight or flee. You will have a multitude of questions. Your family and caregivers will have questions. Having this information will empower you to become a “stroke survivor”, to adjust and go on to thrive.
Currently in South Africa a survivor can access information regarding the clinical status of their disease; however there is no single source of information regarding living with a stroke in South Africa, self help coping techniques, support equipment, employment and grant opportunities, availability of rehabilitation centres and caregivers etc. The Stroke Foundation is undertaking a project to identify, collate and publish this information to assist stroke survivors, family of stroke survivors and caregivers.
More information will be made available soon!
Last updated: 13 July 2010 |
