stroke - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:49:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Occupational Therapy’s Important Role in Heart Attack Recovery https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/02/occupational-therapys-important-role-in-heart-attack-recovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=occupational-therapys-important-role-in-heart-attack-recovery Mon, 08 Feb 2016 12:00:57 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=9996 February is Heart Month and while many of our blog posts will focus on prevention through good health habits, we want to also provide you with some tips for recovery.  Below is some excellent information from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) on the role of Occupational Therapy in heart attack recovery.  As a heart […]

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]]> Stroke Awareness: Think F.A.S.T. https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/06/stroke-awareness-think-f-a-s-t/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stroke-awareness-think-f-a-s-t Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:00:16 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8931 When experiencing a stroke quick action can help to save a life and prevent long term damage, but the signs often go unrecognized.  The following from The Heart and Stroke Foundation is an excellent interactive video which allows you to experience a stroke from the eyes of both the witness and the victim.  Check out the […]

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]]> Reduce The Risk of Stroke by Changing Your Diet https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2015/06/reduce-the-risk-of-stroke-by-changing-your-diet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reduce-the-risk-of-stroke-by-changing-your-diet Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:00:47 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=8939 There are many risk factors that can lead to a stroke, and many, including high cholesterol and obesity, are tied to diet.  The following article from Reader’s Digest discusses a recent study showing how eating a typical “Western Diet” can increase the risk of stroke and provides suggestions on changing your diet to reduce your […]

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]]> Stroke Recovery: “Knowing is Half the Battle” https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2014/05/stroke-recovery-knowing-is-half-the-battle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stroke-recovery-knowing-is-half-the-battle Tue, 13 May 2014 11:00:08 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=6746 Do you know the signs of a stroke? Sometimes these can be hard to see, and timing is of the essence, so you must think “FAST!” When a stroke is caught early and treated damage may be less and the recovery may be easier. May is Stroke Recovery Awareness Month and we want to share […]

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