Sub Category - Stroke Hub

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Stroke Recovery Speech and Communication Guide
For many stroke patients, recovery can be a long, challenging process. According to Natalie Rosen, MS, CF-SLP, people with no experience interacting with a stroke survivor may not understand that fact.
Stroke
Rehab
Speech
PDF
Coping With Communication Problems After Brain Injury
A comprehensive guide to communication problems, coping methods, and supportive services
Aphasia
Dysarthria
Dysphonia
Webpage
Managing Arm Swelling Following Stroke
Strokes that cause one-sided weakness often have another frustrating consequence: swelling in the affected arm and hand
Swelling
Edema
Strategies
Webpage
Making Medication Management Easier
Seventy percent of American adults report taking at least one medication. Consider the following tips to streamline your medication routine
Medication
Strategies
IADL
Webpage
The Stroke Journey: Maximizing Your Support System
Having support does not mean compromising your independence
Support
Group
Webpage
AOTA Caregiver Toolkit
The American Occupational Therapy Association's caregiver resource compendium
Caregivers
Resources
Webpage
Communication Apps for Aphasia
AAC apps to help people with aphasia communicate and understand
Aphasia
Resources
Technology
Webpage
Aphasia Resources
Information and services specific to the communication and comprehension disorder, Aphasia
Aphasia
Resources
Video
Retrain Your Brain with Habit Coach Ella Sofia
Overcome negative thought patterns to maximize success in your personal goals
Coaching
Mood
Webpage
Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Devices for Stroke
Overview of mobility and daily task aids for individuals with one-sided weakness
AE/DME
Webpage
Medical Equipment Lending Closets Directory
National directory of organizations that loan or lend medical equipment for free or reduced price
DME
Webpage
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage
Learn what durable medical equipment can be covered by Medicare
DME
Webpage
The Internet Stroke Center: Stroke Resources
Comprehensive database including stroke education, symptom management, and patient and caregiver resources
Resources
Webpage
Life After Stroke: Online Support Group and Podcast
Connect with other stroke survivors online and learn about stroke-related topics from host and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing.
Group
Webpage
Find a Stroke Support Group In Your Community
Social support is beneficial for your mood, motivation, and physical recovery. Find a group in your community.
Group
Webpage
What is acupuncture?
Review of the evidence behind post-stroke acupuncture
Acupuncture
Psychology
Webpage
6 Ways for Caregivers to Survive Stroke Recovery
Craig had a stroke more than five years ago. Through hard work, therapy and his wife’s dedicated care, his recovery is going well. Cathy, his wife of 48 years, is still facing some lingering limitations. Money is tight and at times the burden of care becomes overwhelming.
Caregivers
Tips
Webpage
Empowering Caregivers: 6 Steps To Reclaim Your Life And Relationships
Strokes, whether caring for your husband, wife or parent, you can follow simple strategies to solve problems and discover that your life and relationships are not over.
Caregivers
Tips
Mood
Webpage
The 6 Best Ways to Facilitate Rehabilitation at Home
An Introduction to Caregiving The basic roles and responsibilities of caring for a stroke survivor
Caregivers
Rehab
Webpage
Reversing Roles: Caring for Your Parent
Tips for taking on the challenge of taking care of a parent in their time of need.
Caregivers
Webpage
Practical advice and tips for carers (Memory strategies)
We all forget things at some time. We all have our own ways to try to remember the important things. By understanding a little about how we learn and how memory works this will help to suggest ways to recall what it is we want to remember.
Caregiver
guardian
stroke
Webpage
Practical advice and tips for carers (Communication strategies)
Most people think about speech when they think about communication but there are many other ways we can also use to communicate with each other.
Caregiver
guardian
stroke
PDF
After a Stroke: A Guide for Caregivers
After a Stroke: A Guide for Caregivers
stroke
Caregiver
Video
Practical advice and tips for carers (Daily living activities)
Video tips for washing one handed
general
guardian
stroke
Webpage
Life Insurance For Stroke Victims: 8 Things You Must Know
Life Insurance For Stroke Victims: 8 Things You Must Know
Insurance
stroke
Webpage
How to Get Term Life Insurance if You've Had a Stroke
How to Get Term Life Insurance if You've Had a Stroke
unclassified
Insurance
stroke
ETC
KISS Pediatric Stroke Support
A group for parents or caregivers impacted by pediatric stroke. If you'd like to join, request membership and respond to all 3 survey questions. Please note that we will not accept any membership request if all 3 survey questions are not answered. NO EXCEPTIONS. This is a necessary step to keep this group protected.
Support
Pediatrics
community
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Guide to Choosing Stroke Rehabilitation Services
Choosing the Right Stroke Rehab Facility
technology
hospital
clinic