Free post stroke therapy booklets for stroke survivors and their families. If you are seeking rehabilitation tips, lifestyle adjustments, emotional support, or ways to prevent future strokes, we are here to empower you. These booklets will provide the knowledge and resources you need to regain independence and enhance your quality of life.
Beyond Stillness empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories as gifts of inspiration and hope. Through a reflective story-crafting process, survivors uncover and share the wisdom gained from their recovery. Their gatherings further strengthen bonds and build a compassionate community.
Advancements in the field of science and technology give rise to more effective tools for disease prevention and recovery. Learn about stroke and its management through technology.
A stroke, sometimes referred to as a brain attack, primarily occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked by a clot or tear in a blood vessel.
Learn about the 3 major risk factors to stroke, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, and Smoking, and what you can do to manage these risk factors.
Stroke and head injuries are the most common causes of aphasia- loss of ability to understand or express speech. Having a family member experience a serious health issue and a lose their ability to communicate can be unsettling for adults and especially children. Here are helpful tips on how to communicate with individuals experiencing aphasia.
DURING A STROKE: BE FAST - CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. In case of stroke every minute counts. In one second 32,000 brain cells die. In the next 59 seconds an ischemic stroke can kill 1.9 million brain cells. Transport via 911 leads to most expedited treatment and ...
Here are some steps you can take to understand and minimize your stroke risk factors that can be controlled. Work with your Doctor Work closely with your Health Care Professional to control high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and diabetes. More than half ...
If you or a loved one is showing any of the signs below, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately. Transport via 911 leads to the most expedited treatment and the best possible outcome for a stroke patient. Activating emergency medical services (EMS) is the most ...
Hemorrhagic Stroke Treatment A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures and spills blood into brain tissue. The most common cause for the rupture is uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure). There are two other types of weakened blood vessels that also cause hemorrhagic stroke: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations ...
