Preventing and Managing Stroke

Being a personal care worker means the older Australians in your care can come from all walks of life and may have various health issues, past and present. Being prepared for health issues arising and putting steps in place for prevention is part of the job.

By completing this set, workers will learn to recognise signs of stroke and the complications caused in the aftermath. Leaners will be able to implement appropriate strategies in preventing strokes
through well-being techniques and monitoring older Australians to ensure future quality of life.

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By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:

• Identify appropriate strategies for preventing strokes to support older Australians and improve their future quality of life.
• Recall key concepts about strokes to identify its occurrence in older Australians and interpret Care Plans.
• Recognise the complications caused by a stroke to identify and monitor associated health issues.

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1. Physical activity
2. Effects of alcohol
3. Effects of smoking
4. Fatigue
5. Depression
6. Supporting older Australians
7. Muscle spasticity
8. Stroke types
9. Signs of stroke
10. Effects of a stroke
11. Who's at risk?
12. Risk factors
13. Recovery
14. Communication strategies