"Stroke happens suddenly, brings the whole family to its knees, takes one individual out of his workplace, blocks at least one more family member. The outcome as a disability leads to large-scale costs for the family and society."
These are the words of Dorina Dobreva, president of the Association for Stroke and Aphasia. In the Stories for Good podcast, she answers the important questions:
What challenges do stroke survivors and their loved ones face? Do they have equal access to quality medical care, rehabilitation and social services? How does art therapy help patients with stroke and aphasia? And when will Bulgaria have a National Plan to fight stroke?