Your actions make a difference
It’s important to get medical care as soon as stroke symptoms are identified or suspected. The faster medical treatment happens, the less likely that extensive brain damage will occur. While stroke is an unexpected and often devastating occurrence, early detection, treatment, and consistent rehabilitative care can help minimize permanent damage.

What are the odds for recovery?
• 10 percent of those who survive a stroke experience almost complete recovery
• 25 percent of stroke survivors recover with only minor impairments
• 40 percent have moderate to severe impairments that require special care
• 10 percent need care in a long-term care facility
• 15 percent die soon after the stroke
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Physical rehabilitation can often significantly improve a person’s functional ability. While recovery time and effectiveness vary greatly from person to person, the following therapies may help:
• therapy while in a hospital
• therapy while in a subacute care unit
• therapy in a rehabilitation hospital
• home therapy
• outpatient therapy
• therapy and skilled nursing care in a long-term care facility