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HealStroke Team

The HealStroke editorial team writes practical recovery guides for stroke survivors, caregivers, and care partners — grounded in rehabilitation best practices and informed by clinicians.

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Caregivers

Preventing caregiver burnout after a stroke

Caregiver capacity is a clinical constraint. Protecting the caregiver protects the survivor's recovery.

May 29, 2026 · 6 min

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Prevention

Medication routines that help prevent another stroke

Secondary-prevention medications work silently. Clear routines — purpose, reminders, refills — are what keep them on track.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min

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Recovery

Eating safely with dysphagia after a stroke

Swallowing difficulty raises aspiration and pneumonia risk. Safe eating is a system — textures, pacing, posture, and oral care.

May 27, 2026 · 6 min

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Caregivers

Communicating with a loved one who has aphasia

Communication-partner technique often decides whether someone with aphasia keeps trying. Here is what helps at home.

May 25, 2026 · 6 min

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Recovery

Preventing falls at home after a stroke

Falls cause injury and a fear that shrinks activity. Reduce hazards first, then rebuild confidence with safe, graded practice.

May 23, 2026 · 6 min

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Recovery

Managing post-stroke fatigue without the boom-and-bust cycle

Post-stroke fatigue can be out of proportion to effort. Pacing — not pushing — is what keeps recovery moving on hard days.

May 21, 2026 · 6 min

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Therapy

How mirror therapy supports hand and arm recovery

Mirror therapy can help retrain the brain after weakness on one side. What it is, who may benefit, and how to practice safely at home.

May 18, 2026 · 6 min

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Prevention

Blood pressure after stroke: what to track and why

Uncontrolled blood pressure raises the risk of another stroke. Learn what numbers matter, how often to measure, and what to tell your care team.

May 6, 2026 · 5 min

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Caregivers

A caregiver's guide to building a daily recovery routine

Sustainable routines reduce burnout and help survivors stay on track. Practical steps for scheduling therapy, rest, and check-ins.

April 22, 2026 · 7 min

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Recovery

Why the first 90 days after stroke matter most

Early rehabilitation sets the tone for long-term recovery. Here is what survivors and families should prioritize in the weeks after discharge.

April 8, 2026 · 6 min

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