Many people don’t know what a stroke is or why it happened. In this section, you will learn about the causes of stroke and how to prevent another stroke in the future.

You may be overwhelmed by the amount of stroke information available. This section teaches you how to find up-to-date information from trusted sources. It also provides you with tips for talking to your healthcare team.

The daily stresses of caregiving can wear you down. To be the best
caregiver, you must first take care of yourself. This section has tips on
lowering your stress and depression. It also provides information on family relationships and long-distance caregiving.

Dealing with the physical needs brought on by stroke is hard. This section informs you about changes in how the body functions and problems with speech.

Stroke can change your loved one’s personality and behavior. This
section teaches you how to deal with these changes.

Helping your loved one lead a healthier life can promote stroke recovery. Topics in this section include preventing falls and managing your loved one’s medications.

You may wonder how much help to give your loved one. In this section,
you will learn ways to increase your loved one’s independence, while still
lending a hand.

You may not know what help is available in your local area. In this section you will learn about respite care, long-term care housing, and stroke support groups.

Money issues can cause a lot of worry and stress. Tips for how to manage
finances and sort through the legal process can be found in this section.

In the last section of this book you will find helpful tools. These tools can be used for tracking your loved one's important health information. They include a personal health record form, a medication card and an aphasia card.