
energy conservation
Saving Your EnergyWhen you save your energy, your body accomplishes more, and often more efficiently. Use the following strategies to be more efficient, productive, and safe during your daily routine.

Chronic Stroke
Yes! There is Hope for Chronic StrokeA stroke is usually considered chronic at the six-month mark. This article reviews research on chronic stroke recovery and promising therapy treatment approaches that target improving limb function, even for an "old" stroke.

Caregiver Tips
Caregiver Support: Support for the CaregiverYou can’t fully care for someone else if you don’t first put enough energy into caring for yourself. Learn our tips for caregivers to stay at their best while serving in an important and challenging role.

stroke support
The Stroke Journey: Maximizing Your Support SystemHaving support does not mean compromising your independence. Learn about the different types of support and the benefits of having a strong support system.

Vision Therapy
Stroke Lingo Part 4: Vision Changes After StrokeMore than half of stroke survivors experience visual impairment following stroke. Read on to better understand common stroke-related visual problems including field cuts, neglect, and double vision.

Stroke Survivor Support
The Stroke Journey: Finding Your Support SystemThough each person experiences stroke recovery differently, one thing remains the same: the stronger your support system, the higher the impact on psychosocial health, recovery of function, and overall social participation.

Spasticity after stroke
Stroke Lingo Part 3: Muscle Function Changes After StrokePart three of the Stroke Lingo blog series reviews clinical words commonly used to describe post-stroke muscle changes including muscle tone, spasticity, and contracture.

IADLs
Making Medication Management EasierSeventy percent of American adults report taking at least one medication. Consider the following tips to streamline your medication management process.
Stroke Recovery
Setting Personal Goals After StrokeGoal-setting becomes the name of the game for stroke survivors as they transition from the hospital back into their homes and communities.
Stroke Recovery
Staying Motivated After StrokeWhether one is contemplating or committed to a health decision, understanding the psychology behind motivation can help remove obstacles in the path towards change.

Stroke Lingo
Stroke Lingo Part 2: Swallowing Changes After StrokeTo continue our discussion about tricky stroke-related terms, let’s talk about some words that relate to swallowing disorders that can occur after a stroke.

Stroke Management
Stroke Lingo Part 1: Speech Changes After StrokeDoes it ever feel like you are learning to speak a new language when you are trying to talk about having a stroke?

Stroke Prevention
Warning Signs of Stroke: What to NoticeHave you ever wondered what it may look or feel like when a person is having a stroke? A stroke can happen to anyone at any time; it will not stop to think about whether you are in the middle of something like working, grocery shopping, or driving.

Stroke Management
Healthy Lifestyle Tips for StrokeA “healthy lifestyle” can really take on a lot of different meanings depending on who you are talking to!

brain anatomy
Brain Anatomy 101: Major Structures and FunctionsWeighing only three pounds on average, the adult brain may seem small; but, as the control center for all human functions, the brain’s big role in our bodies is undeniable.