Overcoming the Challenges That Face the Spouse of a Stroke Victim




The Scope Radio show

Summary: The effects of a stroke reach far beyond the physical health of those who suffer them and can be especially tough for a spouse or other caregiver. Alexandra Terrill is a rehabilitation psychologist and she says strokes put very different pressure on spouces than other diseases do. Stroke neurologist <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0281833">Jennifer Majersik</a> asks her about some of the common challenges faced by spouses and caregivers of stroke victims and what strategies and resources she recommends to overcome them.