In the proposed study it will be investigated if the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI) is suitable for use in stroke survivors aged 65 years and older, who are undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.
A new study published in the journal, Clinical Rehabilitation, suggests that a screening tool may help detect post-stroke anxiety in older people. The research was led by Professor Ian Kneebone (University of Technology Sydney, Australia), and was funded by the Stroke Association.
A research project to find out if a ‘polypill’ can help reduce the chance that people who have had a stroke will have a heart attack or another stroke.
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During the coronavirus pandemic, more of us have turned to technology to keep in touch with family and friends. But for lots of stroke survivors, especially those with communication difficulties including aphasia, getting online can be a struggle. This can leave them feeling lonely and isolated.
Over one-third of stroke survivors have aphasia, a language and communication disorder.
This guide is for people with aphasia. This guide is also for your family and friends. It has information about getting online and using technology.
Video calling is a popular way to connect with family and friends. This guide will give you information about three popular options: Skype, Zoom and WhatsApp.
On this page, we have videos to help people with aphasia get online. These videos were made for the Getting online for people with aphasia guide.