Resources

Stroke Awareness Month

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

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.

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

ABA Commission on Law and Aging

National Elder Law Network

National Center on Elder Abuse

Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc

American Health Quality Association

Administration on Aging

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging

Alzheimer's Association

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

American Stroke Association

American Physical Therapy Association

National Association for the Support of Long Term Care

National Mental Health Association

National Network of Career Nursing Assistants

Friendly 4 Seniors

National Health Information Center

Senior-Spectrum