For over 23 years, Stroke Connection has been the award-winning voice of support, information and inspiration for a vast
community of stroke survivors and their families.
Stroke Connection is free and published four times per year.
Now offered exclusively as a digital publication, Stroke Connection is available virtually everywhere. With a desktop digital edition and free apps for smartphones and tablets as well as Kindle Fire - you can have Stroke Connectionwith you wherever you are. And you can enjoy the same great articles on the Stroke Connection website.
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For each of the articles below you can choose whether to read them in our digital edition or on the Stroke Connection website.
Caring for a Survivor With Aphasia
Mary and Reed Harris have been partners in Reed's stroke recovery for nearly ten years. Personal relationships rely on communication so Reed's global aphasia was met with more than a few challenges. They share their story, tips and advice to others for living with the effects of aphasia day-to-day.
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Seeking a Cause
Stroke survivor Robert Cull's medical team was persistent in trying to identify why he'd had a stroke and made an important discovery about his health in the process.
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Respite: Because You Care
Respite means a short break. It's a word with tremendous meaning for family caregivers. Though there is still work to do, in recent years, strides have been made to better support the need for respite for family caregivers.
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VenousThromboembolism (VTE): Risk in the Veins
VTE may be one of the most dangerous conditions you've never heard of, particularly for stroke survivors. Understanding VTE and why stroke survivors may be at higher risk is important.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Caregivers
Here's a very simple suggestion for how to take a break - try meditation. A number of small studies have found meditation to have a beneficial effect on depression, insomnia, stress and caregiver burden.
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Stroke-related news you can use about new scientific findings, public policy, programs and resources.
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Articles, poems and art submitted by stroke survivors and their loved ones.
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Practical tips and advice for day-to day living after stroke.
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Comedian and stroke survivor John Kawie's unique perspectives on stroke survival.
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Everyone has a reason to live a longer, healthier life. These stroke survivors, caregivers and others share their 'whys'. We'd love for you to share yours, too!
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Cooking at home can be a daunting task, but a rewarding one for your diet and lifestyle (and your wallet). Making small changes in your diet is important to your heart health. Here are simple, healthy and affordable recipes and cooking tips.
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Cooking at home can be a daunting task, but a rewarding one for your diet and lifestyle (and your wallet). Making small changes in your diet is important to your heart health. Here are simple, healthy and affordable recipes and cooking tips.
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