Many stroke survivors often experience depression due to loss of independence.The case is worse for for people who had a very active life prior to the incident,In developing countries the immediate family members also have alot of issue as the burden of the disease is extended to them cause they become the care giver.In the developed world the there is less trouble for the family member as there are well equiped nursing home but the impact on the economy is worth mentioning.reduction in workforce, also the investment in the nursing home.Most treatment is aimed at the patient resuming most pre stroke activities which involve a lot of rehabilitation process which cannot be provided by the family and friends.
