Stronger After Stroke

What I Wish I Knew: A Caregiver’s Journey With Brain Injury Recovery


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Episode 25: What I Wish I Knew: A Caregiver’s Journey With Brain Injury Recovery

Episode summary In this heartfelt and enlightening episode, host Rosa Hart, stroke nurse navigator with Norton Neuroscience Institute, sits down with Michelle Sanchez, a devoted daughter and caregiver, to explore her journey through navigating her mother’s brain injury rehabilitation and recovery. Michelle shares invaluable lessons learned, the unexpected challenges of caregiving and the resources she wishes she had known about earlier. From navigating the health care system to finding emotional support, Michelle’s story will resonate with anyone who has supported a loved one through a stroke or brain injury.

What you'll learn in this episode

  • Critical questions to ask health care providers during the early stages of brain injury rehab
  • Insights on balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal well-being
  • Resources and strategies that helped Michelle and her family during recovery
  • The importance of building a support network for caregivers

Connect with Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers for support after stroke:

https://nortonhealthcare.com/services-and-conditions/neurosciences/services/stroke-faqs/patient-resources/

For caregiver support through the American Stroke Association:

Group: Stroke Caregiver Support (Heart.org)

 

Subscribe to the “Stronger After Stroke” podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave feedback or suggestions for future topics in the comments. Tune in next month for another episode!

 

If you enjoyed this podcast, listen to Norton Healthcare’s other podcast, “MedChat,” available in your favorite podcast app. “MedChat” provides CME on the go and is targeted toward physicians and clinicians to get the latest updates on adult and pediatric topics.

Norton Healthcare, a not-for-profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care, including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.

 

Date of original release: Dec. 9, 2024

 

Audio editing and production by www.unmuteaudio.com

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