We are the National Stroke Association

Moving around safely and easily is not something you may think about, until you have had a stroke. Many areas of your life will be impacted and adaptations will need to be made to be safer. For example your home can be safer by modifying your home environment to prevent accidents as you move around the house or apartment. There are many different ways to accommodate your life after stroke that will depend on your strength, ability, judgment, and support.

Recurrent stroke makes up about one out of four of the nearly 800,000 strokes experienced in the US every year. The best defense against recurrent stroke is good offense. Equip yourself with information and tips for preventing another stroke. Be aware of your symptoms and risk factors. Managing your health will help reduce the risk of recurrent stroke.

Medicines or medical devices must go through a complete investigation and many different phases of testing (clinical trials) to prove that they are safe and effective. Get more information on what they are, if you can participate, the research behind them, and how to enroll in stroke clinical trials.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term adult disability, affecting approximately 795,000 people each year in the U.S. The very word "stroke" indicates that no one is ever prepared for this sudden, often catastrophic event. Stroke survivors and their families can find workable solutions to most difficult situations by approaching every problem with patience, ingenuity, perseverance and creativity. Early recovery and rehabilitation can improve functions and sometimes remarkable recoveries for someone who suffered a stroke.

We teamed up with Amino to provide you with a personalized, free web service that helps you find and book an appointment with doctors based on how much experience they have treating patients like you.

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It’s easy! Enter your information and you’ll be matched with a doctor who has the most experience in treating your condition. You can also book appointments though Amino with the doctor you choose.



Helpful Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT68FS3YbQ4