Stroke patients getting younger
It’s a surprising statistic: 20% of those who suffer a stroke are under the age of 50.
It’s a demographic that presents a unique set of circumstances for its survivors. And until recently, their road to recovery was an isolating one. Maria Hayes introduces us to one such survivor:
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Hamilton’s Young Stroke Survivors is assisted by March of Dimes Canada. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month on the second floor of the Fortino’s plaza on Main St West. To get more information you can contact marchofdimes.ca.
