Startling new evidence from The American Heart Association shows that even as little as 15 minutes is crucial when someone is suffering from a stroke. In fact, for every 15-minute delay in receiving a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), as much as a full month of healthy, disability-free life is lost.
According to lead author of the study, Atte Meretoja, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc., “Clot-busting treatment works equally well, irrespective of race, ethnicity or gender. Speedy restoration of blood flow to the brain is crucial for brain cell survival everywhere.” This means that administering tPA quickly is vital to the stroke survivor's quality of life post-stroke. In fact, the study also found that every minute the treatment was delivered faster gained patients an extra 1.8 days of healthy life.
Visit our website for free downloadable stroke awareness tools and tips, as well as additional web resources to learn more about how to help someone before, during, or after experiencing a stroke. At Independence-4-Seniors, our compassionate, experienced caregivers can make life easier and more fulfilling for stroke survivors, with personalized in-home care services that include:
- Personal care/reinforcing good self-care habits
- Companionship
- Meal preparation to improve nutrition
- Transportation to appointments
- Medication compliance
- And many more
Independence-4-Seniors is here for your loved one in the event of a stroke, or any other situation when a little extra care at home is needed. Call us at 630-323-4665 for home care in the Chicagoland area to let us know how we can help.