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In Malaysia, 1 in 4 people will have strokes in their lifetime. About 50,000 individuals suffer from stroke annually, and 40% affect individuals below the age of 60. Of stroke patients, 7 in 10 become dependents and require assistance for day-to-day living. More support needs to be channeled for this often overlooked community.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the situations of stroke patients. Stroke patients are too afraid to seek treatment and rehabilitation as public hospitals have become overwhelmed with dealing with COVID-19 patients.

Pre-COVID-19, private practice rehabilitation were too expensive and public practice rehabilitation sessions were too far in between, though affordable.

Realising that therapy is a significant part in the strokee's recovery journey, NASAM stepped in to bridge the gap.

At NASAM, we run affordable and frequent rehabilitation programmes for our beneficiaries in a home-like setting. Strokees have a choice of group therapy, customised one-on-one therapy or both. For those who cannot be physically present, we also run tele-health rehabilitation services, and guide family members in helping their loved ones through their recovery.

We look into the physical, emotional and social needs of strokees and our integrated approach includes physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, emotional therapy, recreational and social activities as well as various complementary therapies. An example of which is the Head2Heal programme, which seeks to provide holistic recovery for patients in mind, body and spirit.

At NASAM, we have also developed different programmes aimed at empowering and enabling stoke survivors to reconnect to their spirit and live a life that has meaning and connections beyond the limitations of an arm and a leg. These include:

Public speaking courses prepare our stroke survivors to develop a voice and confidence to speak to audiences.
Taking charge and organising social programmes like bowling or visiting a mall enhances self confidence
Peer-to-peer counselling. Stroke survivors reaching out to mentor and guide fellow stroke survivors, especially those just beginning their journey of recovery.

In short, NASAM’s Mission is:

To make rehabilitation accessible and affordable to as many strokees as possible.
To inform the public that “There is Life after Stroke” through proper rehabilitation
To educate the public on stroke recognition and prevention and to seek treatment for stroke ASAP

All these, and more, are part of reclaiming life after stroke and journeying towards a meaningful recovery.

National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM): There is Life after Stroke

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