Stroke Awareness

• Making Life More Comfortable After a Stroke
• Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:

National Stroke Association - An educational site including information on Stroke Prevention, Stroke Risk Factors, and Stroke Symptoms.

The Stroke Awareness Foundation - An organization whose mission is to improve community awareness of stroke and its treatment through advocacy, education and public awareness programs in the community. 

Stroke Awareness for Everyone - Support designed for stroke survivors and their families, in addition to doctors, nurses and therapists involved with stroke.

American Stroke Association - This site includes information about the causes and effects of stroke, support for stroke survivors, as well as resources for healthcare professionals.

American Heart Association – This site includes information on all cardiovascular diseases, their warning signs, and prevention.

The Stroke Network - Support designed for stroke survivors and their caregivers of adult stroke.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - This site includes information on all medical conditions as well as useful resources for healthcare providers.

Triple Threat Challenge - This site includes information on the combined cardiovascular threats of High levels of LDL, Low levels of HDL, and High levels of Triglycerides.

The American Geriatrics Society - Information on Stroke Awareness and Prevention for geriatric patients.