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What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is cut off, either due to a blockage or a bleed in the brain. When the brain is starved of blood, it can’t access any oxygen or essential nutrients. This often results in brain cells and parts of the brain being damaged or destroyed.
What are the after-effects of a stroke?
Long-term effects of a stroke often include: cognitive problems, communication problems, physical problems, depression, incontinence, pain, and fatigue.
To discuss the specific needs of your loved one after a stroke, speak to your nearest Right at Home office.
How can we help with your post stroke care at home?
Care plans following a stroke require input and development from a specialist stroke recovery team in hospital.
At Right at Home, our homecare for stroke patients can include:
- helping with mobility
- continence care
- managing and administering medication
- household tasks
- transport
- shopping
Importantly, our professional CareGivers can also support Clients with their recovery and rehabilitation by assisting them to maintain their exercise routines and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Right at Home also has a Clinical Specialist, based at National Office, who is available to assist CareGiver teams across the network when caring for a stroke survivor.
Advice for preventing strokes
The risk of suffering a stroke has several contributing factors. These include, but are not limited to:
- Blood pressure
- Genes
- Age
- Diet
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking status
- Fitness levels
- Pre-existing medical conditions
For some of these factors, there’s no action you can take – there’s nothing we can do about our genes. But it is well-known that maintaining a healthy, low alcohol, smoke-free lifestyle can reduce the risk of a stroke.
Identifying high blood pressure is particularly important. Ask your GP to check your blood pressure regularly. Doctors can then monitor your status, prescribe medication if required, and recommend lifestyle changes to reduce blood pressure to normal levels. Unchecked, high blood pressure is a high contributing factor.
Read our healthy eating and keeping active guides for advice on sustaining a healthy lifestyle.
Addressing hypertension (high blood pressure)
The best strategy for controlling and preventing high blood pressure is to begin with lifestyle changes. For seniors, this often involves a combination of light exercise, a healthy diet and medication.
At Right at Home, our CareGivers can devise a customised hypertension programme should you need one. We’ll help to promote a healthier lifestyle, including:
- Development of a light exercise schedule
- Coordination of a healthy meal plan
- Support with shopping
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders/set-up/administration
Hypertension/stroke information and resources
- Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United Kingdom
- Up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable
- For a great resource on living with hypertension, visit the British Hypertension Society
- For more information on strokes, visit The Stroke Association
Visit our Information Hub for advice on Health Awareness.
Why Choose Right at Home?
High-Quality Standards
We’re committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.
Regulated Provider
Regulated by the Care Quality Commission, Care Inspectorate Wales and Care Inspectorate Scotland.
Award-Winning Network
We are a trusted, national brand recognised for excellence in care.
Continuity of Care
We aim to ensure you always see a familiar face who knows you well.
Free Homecare Assessments
A no-obligation assessment to understand your needs and shape the right care plan for you.
Person-Centred Approach
We treat you as an individual, with dignity and respect at the core.
Consistent Training Standards
Every Carer completes high-quality training to ensure safe, confident, and compassionate support.
Preferred One-Hour Visits
Our visits are never rushed — we take time to provide quality support.
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How to Get Started with Right at Home
We know choosing a care provider is a big step in your care journey — but it doesn’t need to be a difficult one. We are here to support and guide you through every stage.
Get in Touch
Speak to a friendly local care expert who will listen to your concerns and talk you through the options.
Homecare Assessment
We’ll carry out an in-home consultation so we can really get to know you and what is important to you.
Start Your Care & Support Plan
We’ll begin support at a level that’s right for you, with the flexibility to adapt as your needs evolve. Plans are reviewed regularly, so you’re always getting the best care possible.
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Who Will Be My Carer?
Choosing domiciliary care is about more than practical support — it’s about welcoming someone into your home and your life. We take time to pair you with a Carer who feels like the right fit. They’ll respect your routines, understand your needs, and support you to keep living the life you love.
Our Carers are carefully chosen for their warmth, empathy, and dedication. Here’s what sets them apart:
- Expertly trained, genuinely caring – Every Carer completes in-depth training to support you safely and confidently, and it’s their kindness that makes the difference.
- Care rooted in the community – We offer support that feels local and personal.
- Consistency that builds trust – We do all we can to ensure you’re supported by familiar faces, so reassuring routines can grow.
- A passion for making a difference – Our Carers love what they do, and it shows in the respect and companionship they bring.
With the right Carer by your side, you’ll feel supported not just to stay safe, but to stay yourself.
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FAQs about our after-stroke care at home services
What is involved in stroke rehabilitation?
Strokes can vary in severity, but often cause long-term effects.
Life after a stroke is a long period of recovery and adjustment. During this period, we can help Clients to relearn old skills and possibly learn some new ones with our stroke care plans.
There are many approaches when it comes to caring for a stroke survivor at home. Your care plan will depend on how your body has been affected by a stroke. Most care plans will include physical, cognitive and emotional rehabilitation, but the specific details will depend on your personal needs.
Through our stroke rehabilitation plans, we strive to increase our Clients’ independence and allow them to get back to normal life.
How long does stroke rehabilitation take?
Unfortunately, there is no specific timeline for stroke rehabilitation. The length of your loved one’s rehabilitation will depend on the severity of the stroke and any related complications.
Some stroke survivors recover quickly, but most will require some long-term treatment. This can last months or years, at varying levels of intensity.
The type of rehabilitation you need will change over time – as you progress, relearn and develop new skills. Having a support group, including family members and CareGivers, can be paramount to ensure that you keep making progress.
What is the cost of in-home care for stroke survivors?
The price of our stroke homecare and rehabilitation will depend on the Client’s individual needs and the number of hours of care provided. In order to provide effective care, we always recommend a minimum visit of one hour.
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We’re here to help you live independently and safely at home, with the right level of support at every stage. If you or a loved one could do with support to enjoy life on your terms, please speak to one of our friendly team today.