Returning to daily life after a stroke
Returning home after a stroke can be scary. Your medical and rehabilitation team will help you prepare, providing specific instructions based on your needs. Here we share some general guidance about this transition.
About 40% of stroke survivors will have a serious fall within the first year of their stroke. It’s important to keep the environment safe to avoid accidents and injuries. Your rehabilitation team will help to assess your home environment to determine what modifications will help you move around your house safely.
Related section resources
- Daily routines: Tips for creating a structured routine to enhance independence and health.
- Home management: Strategies for managing household tasks and maintaining a comfortable living space.
- Money management: How to manage finances and plan for financial stability post-injury.
- Nutrition: The importance of balanced nutrition for recovery and health.
- Recreation and leisure: Ways to stay active, engaged, and enjoy hobbies after injury.
- Return to driving: Information on regaining driving independence and safely returning to the road.
- Return to school: Reintegrating into school or educational programs after injury.
- Return to work and volunteering: Strategies for transitioning back to work or volunteer roles post-injury.
- Tool safety education: Safety tips for using tools and equipment to avoid injury.