Family Caregivers
Caregivers need care, too! Be an advocate for yourself.
As a caregiver, you provide the most important long-term support for your stroke survivor’s recovery and rehabilitation. But who takes care of you? You’re not alone in facing the challenges to balance your caregiving with family, work, personal time and other commitments. More than 53 million Americans are caregivers — as diverse as those they care for: spouses, partners, adult children, parents, siblings, grandchildren and family friends. At the American Stroke Association, we’re only a click or a phone call away to assist you.
Caregiver Resources
- Maintaining Health and Well-Being as a Caregiver
- Being a Caregiver for a Stroke Survivor
- What is Caregiver Burnout? (PDF)
- What Are the Caregiver's Rights? (PDF)
- How Should I Communicate as a Caregiver (PDF)
- Tips for Caring for a Loved One Long Term
- 15 Things Caregivers Should Know After a Loved One Has Had a Stroke
- Caregiver Guide to Stroke (PDF)
- Daily Home Care Guide (PDF)
- Stroke Discharge Checklist (PDF)
- Daily Self-Renewal for Caregivers
- Explaining Stroke Brochure (PDF)
- Finances After Stroke
Health Care Reform
For heart disease and stroke patients, and those at risk, access to quality, affordable care is critical.
Stroke Onward
Debra and Steve Zuckerman, her husband of 33 years and “carepartner,” founded the nonprofit Stroke Onward to help survivors, families and caregivers navigate the emotional journey to rebuild their identities and rewarding lives.
Caregiver Stories
Celebrating Caregivers
“Inspiration and Gratitude” video
Start Your Health Journey with FindHelp Today
Feeling lost about your health? The American Heart Association is making FindHelp available to support you. Think of it as a GPS for your well-being. It connects you to free or low-cost resources in your area, all tailored to your specific needs.