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Different Strokes

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Different Strokes - 21-12-2022 - Show 06 - Reflections - Kathy Clarke - Stroke Foundation( 0:28:45)       
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Show 06 - Reflections - Our hosts Natalie and Grant introduce Kathy Clarke, Community Stroke Advisor with the Stroke Foundation in Otago. We reflect on the radio series and some of the key messages from conversations we have had. We talk in broad terms about stroke recovery, the emotional side of recovery, and the importance of adapting and finding a way forward to a meaningful life again. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 21/12/2022 11:00:00 a.m.
Different Strokes - 14-12-2022 - Show 05 - Getting Back to a Creative Life after stroke( 0:29:46)       
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Show 05 - Getting Back to a Creative Life after stroke - Our hosts talk with Jane Armour-Raudon about her stroke, and the hidden challenges of neuro-fatigue, sensory overload and visual changes. Occupational Therapist Jamie Collier, talks about his role, and what can be helpful with management of fatigue, and return to work following stroke. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 14/12/2022 11:00:00 a.m.
Different Strokes - 07-12-2022 - Show 04 - Stroke Research - Enhancing Stroke Recovery - Jenny T and Prof John Reynolds( 0:29:44)       
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Show 04 - Stroke Research - Enhancing Stroke Recovery - Jenny Temple shares her story of stroke, and stroke recovery. Our hosts interview Neuroscientist Prof John Reynolds, about his recent research, which looks at neuroplasticity in the brain, and research to optimise this in stroke recovery. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 7/12/2022 11:00:00 a.m.
Different Strokes - 30-11-2022 - Show 03 - Coming out of the Fog after Stroke - Natalie and Matt Richardson( 0:28:32)       
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Show 03 - Host Natalie shares her story of stroke, and talks about how clinical psychology helped her "come out of the fog" and move forward with her life. Clinical Psychologist Matt Richardson is interviewed, and they discuss the impact psychology can have on rehabilitation after stroke. Natalie is able to explain her own experience of this, and how some of the innovative therapies in Matt's work were of help to her.
Published: 30/11/2022 11:00:00 a.m.
Different Strokes - 23-11-2022 - Show 02 - Stories and Ideas on Communication After Stroke( 0:28:55)       
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Lauren, who experienced a stroke 20 years ago, and has a condition that puts her at risk of further strokes, shares her story of stroke, and the things that have been important in regaining her confidence. Our hosts also interview speech language therapist Meryl Jones about some of the communication difficulties that can occur after stroke, and some tips on how to manage these
Published: 23/11/2022 10:30:00 a.m.
Different Strokes - 16-11-2022 - Show 01 - Stroke - Treatments, Recovery, and Reducing Risk of Stroke( 0:27:9)       
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What is a stroke, how do we identify and diagnose it? What are the different types of stroke? What's the best response and treatment for stroke? How can we recover from a stroke? How can we avoid a stroke? Dr Wendy Busby, Consultant Physician at the Acute and Rehabilitation Stroke Service, Dunedin Hospital, will answer some of these questions, and Different Strokes Host Grant Gillett, will share his personal story of stroke This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Published: 15/11/2022 4:15:00 p.m.