Missing the Stationary Bike

Dear Joyce, I'm two years into recovery from a stroke and I miss the treadmill that I used in the hospital. I had Physical Therapy…

Perplexed about Stroke and Life

Dear Joyce, I am 2.6 years post stroke and no day is the same. There are many challenges and situations that arise, so I would…

Emotional Stress

Dear Joyce, From time to time, I become emotional and feel like crying or am impatient after my stroke, which causes a lot of stress.…

I Am Losing the Will to Live - Again

I lost my will to live after my stroke when I was kept inside for 3 months except when my home health PT took me…

Hey, You're Not Stupid, You're Just Naive: The Really Talented Scammers and Their Victims

I like to browse the Internet to see what's new. I could spend two hours on a slow day just looking around. But then I'm…

Yikes! Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Has a Connection to Stroke

  When I started to research oral care--brushing and flossing--for stroke, I found advice all over the world. But first a little background on how…