1 in 5 people will have a stroke .What happens after?
Stroke affects 1 in 5 people in high-income countries during their lifetime, and up to 1 in 2 in low-income countries.
It is the second leading cause of death worldwide and a major cause of long-term disability. Stroke can cause visual problems, physical weakness, difficulty swallowing, difficulty with communication and behavorial /emotional problems.
Palliative care helps navigate this journey from hospital to home, and sometimes, to end-of-life care