You have survived a stroke, and now you are home. What’s next? While every stroke is different, some type of disability, or physical limitation is common. Setting reasonable, step-by-step goals regarding these three important areas of your life may be a good next step for you:
 Conditions Impacting Physical Abilities After Stroke Learn more about post-stroke fatique, dysphagia (trouble swallowing) visual field cuts and other conditions that may affect a stroke survivor’s physical abilities. Maximizing Physical Recovery & Independence Find tips and advice for improving and managing the conditions that may affect physical abilities after stroke as well as learning more about many different types of therapies. Personal Stories Read stories of stroke survivors and caregivers sharing their challenges and accomplishments related to physical abilities after their strokes.  Especially for Caregivers Information specifically for stroke family caregivers to help them cope with physical changes that may affect their loved ones after stroke. Additional Resources Helpful links to other organizations with useful information regarding stroke’s effects on physical abilities. To request an information packet about stroke, visit our stroke information request. |
 Even kids have strokes. In this issue, we follow up with two pediatric stroke survivors we’ve done stories on in the past who are now young adults. Also in this issue: understanding and treating pseudobulbar affect (aka reflex crying or emotional lability), what do to when the caregiver needs care, inspirational stories and more! Read it now or subscribe today!
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