“How long is the rehab therapy after a stroke?”

Stroke rehabilitation can look very different for each patient, and this depends on where the stroke occurred in the brain as well as the stroke severity (mild vs severe). In general, we see a good amount of "spontaneous recovery" in the first 3 months after stroke. That does not mean recovery stops there. The rehabilitation team can offer various therapies to improve recovery including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive rehabilitation training, and neuropsychology or counseling. A neuropsychological evaluation can measure changes in thinking after a stroke and also make recommendations for treatment. If the stroke injury was severe, neuropsychology can provide guidance on safety concerns (e.g., is it safe to live independently at home?). I have seen some patients who only require a few months of rehab, but I have also seen patients who need continued rehabilitation for many years. In the most severe cases, some individuals may choose to live in a staff supported residential setting where they can receive daily rehabilitation at a day program, and in home support for daily living skills including meals and medication management. Your friend's treatment team should be able to provide an estimated duration of treatment.

Depends on many variables: Location and size of stroke Kind of stroke Location of brain involved Degree of deficit Hard to answer without additional info