Stroke Care, Palliative Care

Ninkatec’s Palliative Care Guide for Stroke covers the common long-term effects of strokes, the most critical recovery period in stroke rehabilitation, the role of palliative care in stroke recovery, and how to provide palliative care to stroke patients at home and improve their quality of life. After-stroke care is critical to improve various side effects from stroke, ranging from difficulty speaking and swallowing, weakness and paralysis on one side of body, to changes in behaviours and temperament. Stroke rehab therefore calls for multiple medical specialties, including nursing care for stroke, physiotherapy, speech therapy. With the right care and support, many stroke patients can reclaim their hope and life.

Senior adults are vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases due to accumulation of damage to the heart from aging and exposure to risk factors over a lifetime. In this article, we discuss the 5 heart conditions that are common among elderly individuals in Singapore, including heart attack, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease.

An estimated 1.9 million brain cells die every minute that a stroke is left untreated. Time is critical when a stroke happens to minimise the chance of mental and physical disabilities. Read this article to learn the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke, the long-term effects that stroke patients commonly suffer from, and how to find home care services for stroke recovery in Singapore.

Stroke can leave individuals physically or cognitively disabled, requiring long-term medical care. In this guide, we discuss stroke treatment and rehabilitation options available and how to care for the specialised needs of stroke patients at home to help them recover. We also cover causes of stroke and types of stroke for a complete picture of the condition.

Prioritising exercise and a balanced diet can be a helpful way to deal with stroke at home during recovery. Find out how incorporating a balanced diet and regular exercise can influence stroke recovery, and reduce the risk of complications and recurrence for stroke patients.

Dealing with a stroke patient at home requires intensive care and effort. In this home care guide for stroke recovery, we discuss treatments for stroke, after-stroke care and rehabilitation, preventive measures to avoid a recurrent stroke, and stroke support groups and programmes stroke patients and families can tap in. We also cover the causes of stroke, signs and symptoms, and side effects of stroke for a complete understanding of the disease.