Stroke survivors
your life, after stroke.
From the first day in hospital to the rest of your life. Here you will find tips, tools and honest articles on what post-stroke life is like.


What happens during a stroke?
Explaining what happens during a stroke can be challenging. This informational video hosted in TED ED and accessible through YouTube, educates in a simple and


Ashley’s story — the silent cavernoma
Two days after giving birth to her son, Ashley felt there was something wrong with her. She decided to have a glass of wine with


Jeri’s “Stroke of Luck”
It had been four days of an intense headache for Jeri. Sitting on the couch around 10pm, she was working on her laptop when her


Neuroplasticity and stroke recovery
What is neuroplasticity and what role does it play in stroke recovery? The brain is an extremely complex part of the body, made up of


Andrea’s story — stroke after pregnancy
Andrea’s story begins three weeks before her due date; she had been going to regular check ups due to increased high blood pressure her doctor


Keith’s story – Strength After Stroke
Keith’s stroke story is one of difficult challenges and inspiring next steps. He had a fantastic family, a beautiful house in Oregon, and was the


Stroke in women – risk and symptoms
Although more men have strokes per year than women, women’s strokes tend to be deadlier. This is due to a variety of factors, including significantly


Gabriela’s story
My name is Gabriela and I survived a massive sinus vein thrombosis that left me paralyzed on my right side immediately after the stroke. I