Can the type and extent of stroke and its impact on behaviour predict dementia?
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No two strokes are alike - the damage from each stroke leaves its own unique signature on a person's brain and behaviour. The current project will investigate how different types of stroke affect a person's long term recovery or deterioration
Changes to behaviour
This page explains why your behaviour may change after a stroke, the kinds of changes you may notice and what you can do about them.
Emotional and behavioural changes after childhood stroke
Stroke can lead to emotional and behavioural difficulties, which you might notice at home or in childcare or education. There is plenty you can do to help, whatever stage your child is at.
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A family-centred approach to the management of lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke
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This research project will design a healthy living programme for stroke survivors and their families and help people learn how to manage their own lifestyle risk factors.
Sex and relationships
A stroke won’t just affect you, but everyone around you too. It can put a strain on your relationships and can also affect your sex life. But there are things you can do to help you cope with the impact.
Emotional changes
This page explains how a stroke can affect the way you feel, some of the emotional problems that can happen because of it and some of the things that can help to treat them.
While you're off work
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On this page you'll find information on how to manage your absence from work, what financial support is available as well as tips and advice on how to talk about stroke with your employer and how to deal with the effects of stroke while you're preparing to return to work.
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Using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to enable activation of the damaged part of the brain to be more active in the recovery period after a stroke
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Using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to enable activation of the damaged part of the brain to be more active in the recovery period after a stroke
Getting support after a childhood stroke
Here you will find support for your child such as therapy, learning support and care depends on several things including your child’s age, their age when they had a stroke, and the impact of their stroke.
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