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When there is a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain, it paves the way for a stroke. A stroke is a form of brain injury that is most common in older people, generally among people of sixty years or older. According to the stats, three-fourths of all stroke cases involve people who are older than sixty-five years. There are two types of strokes. The first one is an ischemic stroke when blood flow to the brain is reduced due to blood clotting or narrowing of blood vessels. The second form of a stroke is a hemorrhagic stroke. In this case, blood clotting or contraction of blood vessels is not the cause; instead, the vessels burst, making blood leak into the brain. 

Regardless of what kind of stroke one experiences, it is a tough situation for both the victims and their families. 

Recovering from Strokes

Recovering from strokes takes time, and the length of the recovery period varies with the severity of the stroke. Not all people recover in the same amount of time because every case is different. Even though the length of the recovery period is not the same but every person who experiences a stroke has to undergo three phases. The first is, of course, the treatment, which is followed by spontaneous recovery, and the last stage is rehabilitation.

Phase 1: Treatment

The first phase involves acute care at the hospital. Healthcare professionals are making efforts to help a patient survive a stroke. Moreover, they are taking preventative measures to prevent future strokes. 

During acute care, healthcare professionals ensure that a patient is suffering from a stroke and not because of any other medical problem. It is during this phase the doctors determine the state of the seriousness of stroke and identify complications to prevent future strokes. The healthcare facility encourages a patient to perform basic self-care tasks. 

Phase 2: Spontaneous Recovery

The next phase is of spontaneous recovery, which is a natural process for most of the stroke victims. After the proper treatment, the abilities that one list due to stroke starts returning. There is no fixed time of how long the process may last.

Phase 3: Rehabilitation

Another part of recovery is rehabilitation. It is the process through which a patient begins to regain lost abilities. The process is initiated while a patient is in acute care at the hospital. It is a phase where the victim begins to adopt a form of independence.

When talking about rehabilitation, there are different programs that patients and their families can choose. Hospital programs, nursing facility programs, outpatient programs, and home-based programs are the options that are available for a patient suffering from a stroke. 

Choosing the Right Rehabilitation Program

Out of a plethora of rehabilitation programs, choosing the most suitable one can turn into an overwhelming process. There are several factors that people can consider when choosing an appropriate program for themselves. The essential elements of consideration include the type of services being offered, the requirements of the program, the quality, the certifications, and the role of family members in the entire process.