If you are living in a household after a stroke, the types of people who can help you and your carers with recovery and long-term effects of the stroke include: The most common types of disability after stroke are impaired speech, restricted physical abilities, weakness or paralysis of limbs on one side of the body, difficulty gripping or holding things, and a slowed ability to communicate. Of the people with a disability after stroke, 88 per cent are cared for in households and 12 per cent in residential care. The most recent data for Australia shows that after a stroke, slightly more than one third of people have a disability that has affected their daily activities. Early treatment and rehabilitation after stroke can improve recovery and many people regain a lot of function. The long-term effects of stroke depend on which part of the brain was damaged and by how much. A stroke can cause permanent loss of function.
