Recovery from Stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States.
Rehabilitation is an important part of recovering from a stroke. Through rehabilitation, you relearn or regain basic skills such as speaking, eating, dressing, and walking. The goal is to improve function so that you become as independent as possible.
Depending on the effects of your particular stroke, your health insurance coverage, and your budget, stroke rehabilitation options may include:
A rehabilitation unit in the hospital
A subacute care unit
A rehabilitation hospital
Home therapy
Home with outpatient therapy
A long-term care facility that provides therapy and skilled nursing care
Rehabilitation actually starts in the hospital as soon as possible after the stroke. In patients who are stable, rehabilitation may begin within two days after the stroke has occurred, and should be continued as necessary after leaving the hospital.
Ask your doctor what to expect from your particular stroke rehabilitation program.