HOPE: The Stroke Recovery Guide Recovery from stroke is a lifelong process. For many people recovery begins with formal rehabilitation. It is important for you and your family to know that no matter where you are in your recovery journey - there is always hope. Learn as much as you can about stroke and recovery, and the resources that are available. National Stroke Association has designed this publication to provide you with valuable information and help you on your road to recovery.

HOPE: The Stroke Recovery Guide is divided into four sections:

Helpful information: a collection of important post-stroke issues and suggestions for how to address these concerns.

Opportunity through self-advocacy: find out how to be an active participant in your recovery and why it is so important.

Preventing another stroke: life-saving information about stroke awareness, symptom recognition, and how to decrease your chances of having another stroke.

Exercises and recommendations: two illustrated exercise programs to help you gain strength and range of motion.

To order a bound copy of this guide call (800) STROKES or order online.

Download the full guide or individual sections at no cost below (all files pdf).

• HOPE: The Stroke Recovery Guide
  Full Guide (1MB file)


• Introduction and Table of Contents


• Chapter One
  Beginning the Recovery Process
  Going Back Home
  Dealing with Emotional Changes
  Relationships and Intimacy
  Helpful Information for Caregivers


• Chapter Two
  Self-Advocacy


• Chapter Three
  Preventing Another Stroke
  Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)
  Better Nutrition for Stroke Prevention


• Chapter Four
  Movement and Exercise
  Exercise Program I
  Exercise Program II
  Getting Up from a Fall

Funded by a grant provided by:

Boehinger-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Medtronic, Inc.
Avanir Pharmaceuticals