What should I do if I had a stroke but plan to return to work?

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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 25 percent of strokes occur in people between the ages of 45 and 65. So, returning to work is a big concern for this group during their rehabilitation. A vocational therapist can work with you and your caregivers to advise you of your right to reasonable accommodations in the workplace and coping with your return to work.

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Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke patients will need some follow-up care after treatment based on the severity of stroke damage or disability. This rehabilitation can occur at home with assistance, in a rehabilitation hospital, in a long-term care facility or at an outpatient facility. Stroke victims may work on self-care skills that are more difficult after stroke, from dressing and feeding themselves to memory and mobility skills. A mix of speech, physical and occupational therapies are often prescribed. Learn more about stroke rehabilitation with expert advice from Sharecare.

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