Not to long ago I was with another stroke survivor and he asked me if there were any studies of survivors over the 5 year mark?
I knew he and I were around the 9 year post mark and know of a few others who surpassed the 10 year mark and what we all have in common is that we are actively living life despite stroke ailments. Although a few of us have no visible disabilities some of the others have definite disabilities, not being able to speak very well and or use one side of their bodies but they still get out and bus and walk and are actively living.
My wife Jennifer and I have noticed that most survivors carry personalities from their past into post stroke. Like exercising mentalities and motivation. Although when I spoke to my friend I noted that exercise is a huge component to recovery but I made the realization that words like exercise can easily be interpreted as work and can deter people, however, being active my be a quality others might be more inclined to embrace.
All this said with activity or exercise we must all incorporate rest, naps and sleeps. It has been proven that one needs the other for maximum benefit.
