Recovery and support

How is stroke treated

Your treatment will depend on the type of stroke you have, how serious it was, your age and general health, and how soon you arrive at the hospital.

Get a free copy of Your Stroke Journey book

This book provides critical recovery information to guide you after a stroke. If you did not receive yours in the hospital, download now, or contact us to send you a print copy (no charge).

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Caregivers need care too

A stroke in the family can turn everyone’s world upside down and demand major adjustments in day-to-day life.

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Services & resources

Find resources to help caregivers cope with their new responsibilities.

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Preventing another stroke

Having a stroke or TIA puts you at a higher risk of having another one. You can reduce that risk. Here's how:

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Make healthy choices

Small, healthy changes in your daily routine can decrease your risk for another stroke. Change is hard. Start with one small change.

Learn how
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Manage your conditions

Some medical conditions increase the risk of stroke, but you can manage them with medication, treatment and making healthy choices.

Learn how

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Tools for your recovery from stroke

  • Learn how to self-manage your transition home.

    Learn how to self-manage your transition home.

  • Tips to start exercise after having a stroke

    Tips to start exercise after having a stroke

  • Learn how to manage your medications.

    Learn how to manage your medications.

  • Find nearby services to support your recovery. 

    Find nearby services to support your recovery. 

  • Self-care tips for caregivers.

    Self-care tips for caregivers.

  • You’re not alone – our online support communities can help.

    You’re not alone – our online support communities can help.

Communities of support

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