BOUNCING BACK FROM A STROKE Nov 25 2024
Episode description
56,000 Australians have a stroke each year ——-that’s more than 100 per day.
Around 10,600 of them die. In the United States
795,000 people have a stroke per year.
140,000 people die .
50% of all survivors of a stroke in both countries are left chronically disabled . In fact strokes are one of the leading causes of disabilities in the world . Fortunately, there is hope.
First of all it is believed that nearly 80% of all strokes are preventable.
In addition ,New physical therapies , technology -assisted therapies, cognitive and emotional therapies and just a better understanding of what causes a stroke coupled with the determination to overcome the challenges of a stroke have allowed people to bounce back better than ever before.
One person who is passionate about sharing that message and educating people on stroke prevention joins us today .
JC pride owns his own company , is a musician with a single in a couple months and is a model.
He is also had a stroke at age 25.
Welcome to the show JC