Surviving, treating, fighting stroke

In this special World Stroke Day edition, three remarkable women open up about stroke from every angle — surviving it, treating it, and fighting it in the lab. Letishia Living was just 35 when her life changed overnight; today, she’s a powerful voice for young stroke survivors. Tennille Rowland, an occupational therapist on the frontlines of recovery, reveals the strategies behind rebuilding lives and QBI neuroscientist, Dr Matilde Balbi, takes us inside her cutting-edge research searching for new treatments to heal the brain.In this informative podcast, our three guests discuss:Surviving a stroke as a parentAdvice for stroke survivors and the importance of support networksThe challenges for young stroke survivors in the acute recovery phaseStrategies to support young stroke survivorsHow the brain recovers from strokeGamma frequency stimulation's role in stroke recoveryRelated papers and Resources The brief executive language screen: sensitivity and specificity in acute to early sub-acute strokeNew screening tool to help stroke survivorsStroke signs and symptomsQueensland Brain Injury CollaborativeThe Stroke Foundation