Explaining Stroke, prepared by the National Stroke Association
An easy-to-understand guide to stroke, including causes, types of stroke and how to reduce risk for stroke
Other resources from the National Stroke Association
RECOVERY INFO
Emotional and Behavioural Changes After Stroke, by Stroke Recovery Burlington, a stroke support organization in Canada. Specifically note the parts regarding left-brain injury (right-side paralysis).
Recovering After a Stroke, put together by US Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality
A great resource on strokes, care, and recovery. Even preparing the home, different kinds of rehab and therapy, reducing stress, helping caregivers, where to get assistance, resources, etc.
Stroke Recovery Scorecard
For tracking progress and identifying questions for the doctor regarding progress.
Recovery After Stroke series, prepared by the National Stroke Association
This is a selection of the pages in this series. Click the link above and scroll down to see the rest.
- Thinking & Cognition
- Coping with Emotions
- Managing Fatigue
- Managing Life at Home
- Recurrent Stroke
- Social Support
FOR CAREGIVERS + FAMILY
Caregivers and Stroke, prepared by the National Stroke Association
Info for Stroke Family Caregivers, from the American Stroke Association
How to Cope After a Loved One's Stroke, from Everyday Health
Includes advice on what to expect and how to help.
Faster Stroke Recovery When Family Helps Out, an article from WebMD
Study Shows Stroke Patients Recover More Quickly When Relatives Help With Exercise Therapy
BEING POSITIVE
"Good days and Bad days," a note about stroke recovery written by a man whose wife suffered a stroke in 2010.
Secrets of Success: Staying Positive, from the American Stroke Association
Secrets of Success: Have Support, from the American Stroke Association
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