Overview of Care After a Stroke

Objectives: Identify common physical effects of a stroke. Describe how to help a client perform activities of daily living after a stroke. Identify common mental effects of a stroke. Identify common emotional effects of a stroke. Determine approaches for helping a client meet nutritional needs after a stroke.

Description: This class will teach caregivers how to provide safe care at home to clients after a stroke. Caregivers will learn how to identify the common physical, mental, and emotional effects of a stroke. They will also learn how to help the client manage activities of daily living.