Know Stroke Podcast
Welcome to the Know Stroke Podcast with your co-hosts Mike Garrow (stroke caregiver) & David Dansereau (stroke survivor). Listen back to Episode 1 of the podcast to hear our personal stories of how stroke impacted our lives and sparked a mission to amplify the voices, contributions, and achievements of change makers in stroke care.
Show music by Jake Dansereau (JAKEEZo on Soundcloud) and show intro welcome voice of stroke survivor Caroline Goggin (see episode 2).
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Empowering stroke survivors and their care teams to take control of life after stroke.
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Know Stroke Podcast
Navigating the Journey of Stroke Recovery: An Update to Rory Polera's Story
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Episode 85: Empowering Stroke Recovery Through Data and Technology Enabled Solutions with Rory Polera
Rory first joined us on the Know Stroke Podcast (March 2024 Episode 69). A lot of highs and lows have passed in Rory’s recovery since that episode aired and we wanted to share his lessons learned ‘After the Pod’.
David will also be taking a deeper dive into Rory’s story in his upcoming new book Closure After Stroke.
In this conversation, stroke survivors David Dansereau and Rory Polera discuss the journey of stroke recovery, emphasizing the importance of personal experiences, data-driven insights, and the role of technology in rehabilitation.
Tip: Watch this full episode on our YouTube Channel for slide deck.
Rory shares his personal timeline, the challenges he faced, and the tools he used to navigate his recovery. They explore the rising rates of strokes in young adults, the significance of mental health, nutrition, and community support in recovery, and the potential for technology-enabled solutions to enhance stroke rehabilitation outcomes and long term surveillance for secondary prevention.
The discussion highlights the need for greater awareness and accessibility of tech enabled recovery tools for stroke survivors.
Takeaways
- You don't have to be an engineer or physical therapist to recover from a stroke.
- Conducting an ethnography of oneself can aid recovery.
- Young stroke occurrence rates are rising alarmingly and we need to explore new recovery pathways that resonate with their unique needs.
- Recovery doesn't stop at discharge; it's a continuous journey.
- Mental health is critical at every phase of recovery.
- Data can provide valuable insights into recovery progress.
- Community support plays a vital role in recovery.
- The future of stroke recovery lies in integrating technology and personal experiences with a supportive stroke community.
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Show credits:
Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast.
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Know Stroke Podcast Disclaimer:
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