Richard C. Senelick, M.D.
- Neurologist
- San Antonio, Texas
Latest posts
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Easing anxiety with a gratitude journal
It can be difficult to stay positive during uncertain times such as these. Our routines have been disrupted with schools, restaurants and local businesses closing…
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The different classifications of traumatic brain injury
What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury is defined by the Brain Injury Association of America as an alteration in brain function…
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What are the different types of stroke?
All strokes are not the same, although some are more common than others. The good news—it is not difficult to understand the differences. The supreme…
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The brain and heart connection
We don’t always think of the brain and heart being intimately connected, but they are. When we talk about a heart attack we need to…
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Did surgery affect your thinking? You may have POCD
For the last 40 years, I would caution patients about to have surgery that they may feel cognitively dulled for a few months after the…
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After a stroke: Is it ever too late for speech therapy?
It is not a new story. Bill had a stroke that left him with a moderately severe non-fluent aphasia. He can only produce short halting…
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What to do when you stop getting better after a stroke
There are 800,000 strokes each year in the United States, resulting in it being the leading cause of disability in adults. In the early period…
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How long does it take to recover after a stroke?
You or your loved one just had a stroke. Once the initial shock subsides, you want to know, “How long will it take for me…
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Should I join a support group?
You and your family have been through the trauma of a stroke. You have progressed nicely through rehabilitation and feel optimistic about the future. What…
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Can inpatient rehabilitation help older stroke patients?
The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is aged 85 years and older. Despite our growing success in preventing strokes, there are still more…