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| What is a stroke? |
| What is a Stroke/Brain Attack? |
| Types of Stroke |
Effects of Stroke
Information from the American Heart Association (AHA) |
Stroke
Understanding Stroke
Diagnosis Options
Treatment Options
Stroke Statistics from the AHA |
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| What are the risk factors for stroke and how can they be reduced? |
Stroke risk Factors and their Impact
Am I at Risk for a Stroke?
Controllable Rick Factors
Risk Factors - Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
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| What are symptoms and warning signs of stroke? |
Warning signs from the American Heart Association
Warning signs of a Stroke |
| Stroke Diagnostic Tests |
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| What medical treatments are available for stroke? |
| Stroke Treatment |
| Stroke Guide: Treatment Overview |
| Clinical Research Studies (not specific to stroke) |
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| What is stroke rehabilitation care? |
Stroke Rehabilitation and Types of Rehabilitation
Post Stroke Rehabilitation - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Stroke Rehabilitation
What to expect as you recover |
What is Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy Improves Independence In Stroke Survivors |
What is Physical Therapy?
The Role of Physical Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation |
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| What are some issues that need to be dealt with in providing care? |
| Blood Clot Prevention |
Bowel
Constipation
Diarrhea
Bowel Incontinence
Flatulence |
Emotional
Emotional and Behavioral Changes After Stroke
Caring for a Stroke Patient - Emotional Support |
Exercise
Information from the AHA
AHA's Fitness Center
Exercise Tips for Seniors |
Medications After Stroke
Information About Specific Medications
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Nutrition and Hydration
Recovery After Stroke: Healthy Eating
Eating Well After a Stroke |
Pain
Connecting People to Resources
The American Pain Foundation Information |
Seizure
Seizures
Seizure Disorders |
Skin
Dry
Skin Disorders: Pressure Sores
Bedsores |
| Sleep and Rest |
Urinary
Urinary Incontinence
Incontinence Education Center |
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| What are complications of stroke? |
| Aspiration Pneumonia |
Depression
Coping with Emotions
What to do When Someone Experiences Depression
Depression After a Stroke |
Muscle
NINDS Spasticity Information Page
Spasticity After a Stroke |
| Speech or Language Deficits |
Swallowing Problems
Stroke and Swallowing
Swallowing Problems After Stroke |
Thinking
Memory Techniques
How to Improve Your Memory
Lapses in Memory
High Blood Pressure Causes Memory Lapse? |
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| What are survivor and family issues that might occur at home? |
Caregiver
Resource Guide
Information for Caregivers
Caregivers Handbook
Women and Caregiving
Women and Caregiving for Elderly Parents
National Family Caregiver Association
Family Caregiver Alliance
Care Guide |
Driving
Automotive Disability Solutions “Winter Handicap Vehicle Driving Tips”
Can I Drive After a Stroke? |
Driving After a Stroke
Stroke Rehabilitation
Driving When You Have Had a Stroke. |
Fun
The following sites contain music, classic TV, games, and stories that can be used
to help with memory, word recall, reading, spelling, and speech problems.
Folk Music
Easy Crossword Puzzles |
Life at Home
Life After Stroke
Life After Stroke: Survivor and Caregiver
Recovery After a Stroke |
Managing Stress/Relaxing
Reducing Stress
Stress Management
Meditation Center |
| Meal Preparation |
Monitoring Blood Pressure and Pulse
Check Your Blood Pressure
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| Respite Care |
Sexual Functioning
Redefining Sexuality
Women, Sexuality, and Disability
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Smoking
How To Quit Smoking |
Spirituality
Catholic Charities
Lutheran Social Services
Jewish Family and Community Services
Spiritual Story |
Using Adaptive Devices or Durable Medical Equipment
Information on Assistive Technology/Rehabilitation Equipment
Directory of Products and Services |
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| Where can I find general health information? |
Drug Information
Internet Drug
Healthtouch Medication Guide
Clinical Research Studies (clinical trials) |
End of Life Resources
Hospice Foundation of America
Improving Care for the Dying
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization |
| MEDLINEplus Health Information |
| Merck Manual - Home Edition |
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Talking with Your Doctor
Consumer Reports: How to Talk with Your Doctor
Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People
NIH - Talking with your Doctor: A Guide for Older People
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| What resources are available for people with disabilities? |
| Access |
| American Association of People with Disabilities |
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) |
| Association for Retarded Citizens |
| Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities |
| Women with Disabilities |
| National Council on Disability |
| National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research |
| Online Mainstream - Magazine for People With Disabilities |
| Therapeutic Recreation Database, State by State |
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| What resources are available for seniors? |
| Administration on Aging |
| American Association of Retired Persons |
| Area Agency on Aging |
| Elder Abuse Hotline |
| ElderWeb: Online Eldercare Sourcebook |
| Medicaid Consumer Information |
| Medicare Consumer Information |
| Social Security Administration |
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| What resources are available for legal issues? |
| Family and Medical Leave Act |
Office of the United States Attorney
Office of the Attorney General
United States Attorney General Office - US District Attorney Office |
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