Only Half of Stroke Survivors Make it Back Into the Workforce, Study Shows
By Stephanie Watson
WebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD
March 27, 2008 -- A stroke can have a major impact on every aspect of a person's life, including his or her job. New research shows that only about half of stroke survivors are able to return to work, and continuing disability and depression are major causes.
Though people often associate strokes with old age -- in other words, retirees -- about 20% of strokes actually occur in people of working age, the study authors say. Because of the general aging of the population and an increase in stroke survival rates, the condition can have a noticeable impact on the workforce.
Getting Back to Work After a Stroke
Only Half of Stroke Survivors Make it Back Into the Workforce, Study Shows
By Stephanie Watson
WebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MDMarch 27, 2008 -- A stroke can have a major impact on every aspect of a person's life, including his or her job. New research shows that only about half of stroke survivors are able to return to work, and continuing disability and depression are major causes.
Though people often associate strokes with old age -- in other words, retirees -- about 20% of strokes actually occur in people of working age, the study authors say. Because of the general aging of the population and an increase in stroke survival rates, the condition can have a noticeable impact on the workforce.
By Stephanie Watson
WebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD
March 27, 2008 -- A stroke can have a major impact on every aspect of a person's life, including his or her job. New research shows that only about half of stroke survivors are able to return to work, and continuing disability and depression are major causes.
Though people often associate strokes with old age -- in other words, retirees -- about 20% of strokes actually occur in people of working age, the study authors say. Because of the general aging of the population and an increase in stroke survival rates, the condition can have a noticeable impact on the workforce.
Getting Back to Work After a Stroke
Only Half of Stroke Survivors Make it Back Into the Workforce, Study Shows
By Stephanie Watson
WebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MDMarch 27, 2008 -- A stroke can have a major impact on every aspect of a person's life, including his or her job. New research shows that only about half of stroke survivors are able to return to work, and continuing disability and depression are major causes.
Though people often associate strokes with old age -- in other words, retirees -- about 20% of strokes actually occur in people of working age, the study authors say. Because of the general aging of the population and an increase in stroke survival rates, the condition can have a noticeable impact on the workforce.
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