How Stroke Affects Families

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A stroke is a life-threatening condition contributing to a significant proportion of adult disability. It affects women and women presenting comparable characteristics that include sudden numbness on the face side. It can also include tingling affecting one leg or hand on the same side of the body. It can present a general weakness in the affected areas (Grotta et al., 2021). Other signs and symptoms comprise difficulties in speaking and comprehending conversation. The affected individual may also suffer sudden dizziness episodes, imbalance, and vision challenges affecting one eye. These signs accompany challenges in the coordination of limbs and facial parts, especially while smiling, leading to a drooling face.
The effects of stroke on the patient and the family are far-reaching. For instance, both parties suffer psychological burdens presented by stress due to fear of other stroke episodes (Grotta et al., 2021). Taking care of the patients who become dependent on caregivers for their basic needs and personal care becomes tasking for the family member, increasing the likelihood of depressive sympto...