As with any aging population the incidence of stroke is also likely to rise. This places an increased strain on the patient’s family, the local healthcare system as well as community resources available. While acute hospitalization along with nursing home care are touted as the […]

This year, the National Stroke Foundation released a new report entitled ‘The economic impact of stroke in Australia’. This report provides a deeper insight to the actual cost not only to the Australian government, but to an Australian suffering from stroke. In Australia, just over […]

1. Stroke is the second biggest killer in Australia. Although coronary heart disease is the greatest killer in Australia, stroke remains the leading cause of disability. 2. 1 in 6 Australians that you know will have a stroke in their lifetime./p> 3. According to Stroke […]

Stroke In Australia In Australia stroke is the second biggest killer after coronary heart disease and a leading cause of disability. In 2009, 381,400 Australians have experienced a stroke in their lifetime, with 35 percent of these individuals having a disability or impairment due to […]

From September 9th to the 15th this year, Australia will be raising awareness about stroke. National Stroke Week aims to raise the awareness of stroke within the community and encourages all Australians to take actions in preventing stroke. How Can I Get Involved In National […]

Australians suffering and surviving from a stroke has increased in the last decade. Researchers believe that the number of stroke victims will continue to increase in the years to come. According to a recent article, Australian stroke victims are currently estimated at 420,000 in 2012. […]

“In 2012 there were nearly 50,000 strokes in Australia – almost 1000 every week.” The increasing number of stroke victims in Australia has amounted to an overwhelming financial burden not only on the Australian government but on individual Australian’s who are struggling to pay for […]