A brief listing of materials, services and programs available to stroke families and their family caregivers is provided below. For more information on these and many other resources available, call the American Heart Association’s Stroke Connection at 1-800-553-6321 or call your local American Heart Association office.

American Heart Association Publications:

Stroke Connection Magazine

Published six times a year by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, this publication provides information that stroke families need, including rehabilitation guidance, advice on secondary prevention, new treatment advances, and stories of inspiration from survivors and caregivers.

American Heart Association Family Guide to Stroke:
Treatment, Recovery, Prevention

This book, written for stroke survivors and family members, provides in-depth information about what has happened and what will happen as stroke recovery progresses. It is available in bookstores. Stroke Connection Magazine subscribers may obtain the book at a discounted price by calling the Stroke Connection at 1-800-553-6321.

American Heart Association Stroke Family Videos:

Coming Back: You’re Not Alone (Part I)

Candid interviews with stroke survivors about life after stroke. 18 min. #50-1134

Coming Back: A Gift of Caring (Part II)

For family caregivers, this video explains caregiving responsibilities. 18 min. #50-1135

Coming Back: Recovering After a Stroke (Part III)

Interviews with stroke survivors, caregivers, physicians and rehabilitation specialists about the importance of striving for independence and continual recovery, even after rehabilitation. 22 min. #50-1137

Stroke — What Every Person Needs To Know

A tool for educating others about the importance of stroke prevention, early detection and emergency treatment. 18 min. #50-1133

Stroke Survivor’s Workout Video

Linda Nicoli, R.T., presents exercises that can be performed from a sturdy standard chair or wheelchair. 30 min. #50-1117

Kate’s Journey

This is a case for support video that chronicles the courageous recovery of stroke survivor Kate Klugman. After a stroke in 1995 that left her paralyzed and in almost total isolation, she and her family have battled back. 10 min. #24-0317

American Heart Association’s Stroke Connection “Warmline”

Stroke Connection volunteers make referrals to local stroke support groups and provide other resource information to stroke families through the toll-free “warmline” (1-800-553-6321).

American Heart Association Stroke Family Literature:

Straight Talk About Stroke

A handy information kit containing 22 fact sheets about stroke-related issues. #51-1093

Stroke Information Booklet

Information on health, lifestyle, communication, caregiving and emotional concerns after stroke. 100 pages. #51-1087.

Best of Stroke Connection

Collection of articles and poems by stroke survivors and caregivers, first printed in Stroke Connection Magazine. 118 pages. #50-1119.

The One-Handed Way

Practical advice on how to perform nearly 300 day-to-day challenges with one hand. 24 pages. #50-1120

The Language of Stroke

Stroke medical and biological terminology defined in clear, concise language. 41 pages. #50-1125