Managing Your Stroke

Patience is key! Recovering from stroke can be a long journey. But you can make it. Work closely with your doctor to craft a treatment plan just for you. Then stick to it.
Stroke Recovery and Risk Reduction
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Resources

Use these resources to help manage your recovery from stroke.

Additional Resources

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One is Enough

1 in 4 stroke survivors has another.

Managing diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, making healthy lifestyle choices and taking medications as recommended by your doctor, may help lower your risk of a second event.

Help reduce your risk and thrive after a stroke

Life After Stroke: Our Path Forward

There is life — and hope — after stroke. With time, new routines will become second nature. Rehabilitation can build your strength, capability and confidence. It can help you continue your daily activities despite the effects of your stroke.

Our Life After Stroke Guide is available in English and Spanish.

View the Life After Stroke Guide for Patients and Caregivers

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.

Learn more about FindHelp

Looking for Stroke Information?

If you are a stroke survivor, caregiver or a family member looking for information and support, please connect with our trained stroke specialists through Stroke Family Warmline

If you are a group, organization or a hospital system, order stroke education materials here