Stroke strikes more women than men but when women suffer a stroke it results in greater mortality and morbidity. The goal of this presentation is to discuss how we can prevent stroke in women and potentially decrease the severity should stroke occur. Education is key to turn these statistics around. 

This seminar-on-demand is 1 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Course Description:

So much time is spent discussing the stroke patient in the hospital setting, but not the patient in regard to end of life care. There are several considerations that separate stroke survivors from other patients in regard to palliative care and hospice care. There are also other treatments that can help the patient and caregiver in these final weeks and days.

This course begins with an overview...

Course Description:

The acute phase of stroke is very short compared to the time spent in a LTAC or home health setting. There are many things that these providers must be aware of in caring for the stroke survivor as well as the family.  

This course will educate the caregiver on the complications that can come with stroke and what can be done to help the stroke survivor...