Surviving a Stroke Is Just the Beginning 

A stroke can change your life in an instant. One moment, everything feels normal—then suddenly, your speech, movement, or memory is affected. 

But what many South Africans don’t realize is that the first 30 days after a stroke are the most critical for long-term recovery. 

This is when your body and brain start the healing process—and the right care can reduce complications, improve mobility, and prevent another stroke. 

The Biggest Mistakes People Make After a Stroke 

🚫 1. Delaying Rehabilitation & Therapy 
Many stroke survivors don’t start physiotherapy or speech therapy early enough, thinking they will recover naturally. But the brain heals best in the first few weeks—waiting too long can slow progress. 

📌 What You Should Do: Get rehabilitation started ASAP—physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy can help restore lost abilities faster. 

🚫 2. Missing Follow-Up Appointments 
After a stroke, regular check-ups with your neurologist and cardiologist are essential. These visits help prevent a second stroke, which is more likely in the first year. 

📌 What You Should Do: Book your specialist visits before leaving the hospital—or let Curo Care assist in managing your follow-ups.  

🚫 3. Ignoring Emotional & Mental Health 
Many stroke survivors feel depressed, anxious, or frustrated—but don’t talk about it. Meanwhile, their families struggle to cope with the changes but feel guilty for needing support. 

📌 What You Should Do: Post-stroke recovery isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. Medical social workers and psychologists help both the patient and their family navigate this new reality. 

How Curo Care Supports Stroke Survivors & Their Families 

At Curo Care, we ensure that stroke patients don’t fall through the cracks after hospital discharge. 

💙 We create a structured recovery plan – Helping patients schedule their follow-ups & therapy sessions. 
💙 We assist with medical aid claims – Many medical aids cover rehabilitation, home nurse visits & therapy, but patients don’t claim these benefits because they don’t know how. 
💙 We provide emotional & psychological support – Checking in with both the patient and their family to ensure they are coping. 

Every Stroke Survivor Deserves the Best Chance at Recovery 

📩 If you or a loved one has recently had a stroke, don’t leave your recovery to chance. Contact Curo Care today—we’ll help you through every step of the process.