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Life After Stroke Blog
Stroke recovery is challenging for all, including the survivors and their caregivers. In this blog you will find useful articles and resources that will help you stay mentally and physically healthy in life after stroke.
Featured Articles
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Rebuilding Identity as a Parent After Stroke
Parenting after stroke can feel like losing the role you knew and rebuilding a new version of it. Here’s what survivors and caregivers should know about identity, guilt, capacity, and connection.
January 12, 2026
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Confidence After Stroke: The Quiet Rebuilding
Exploring how stroke can shake your confidence—and gentle ways to start rebuilding trust in yourself again.
January 8, 2026
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Intimacy After Stroke: Navigating Fear, Fragility, and Body Changes
Explores the quiet fears many survivors and partners carry about intimacy after stroke, including feeling vulnerable in a changed body and unsure what is medically safe.
January 5, 2026
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The Psychology of Hope: How Caregivers Help Shape Stroke Recovery Outcomes
From small goals to quiet encouragement, caregivers help rebuild hope after stroke and influence how recovery unfolds.
November 20, 2025
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Will It Happen Again? How to Manage the Fear of a Second Stroke and Take Steps to Prevent It
1 in 4 stroke survivors face another stroke, but up to 80% are preventable. Learn how to manage the fear and take control of your recovery.
August 30, 2025
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How to Ask for Support When You’re a Stroke Caregiver
Learn simple ways to request help at work, from doctors, family, and community so you can care for your loved one without burning out.
August 4, 2025
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How to Ask for Support After a Stroke—at Work, at Home, and Everywhere in Between
Learn simple ways to request help—at work, school, the clinic, and at home—so stroke survivors can thrive during recovery.
July 31, 2025
Stroke in Women: Recognizing The Unique Signs You Need to Know
Stroke in Women: Unique Signs You Can't Miss
March 6, 2025
Emotional Changes After a Stroke
Stroke recovery isn’t just physical. Learn how to manage the emotional changes that often come after.
May 23, 2024
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Mental Wellbeing
Rebuilding Identity as a Parent After Stroke
Parenting after stroke can feel like losing the role you knew and rebuilding a new version of it. Here’s what survivors and caregivers should know about identity, guilt, capacity, and connection.
January 12, 2026
Mental Wellbeing
Confidence After Stroke: The Quiet Rebuilding
Exploring how stroke can shake your confidence—and gentle ways to start rebuilding trust in yourself again.
January 8, 2026
Mental Wellbeing
Intimacy After Stroke: Navigating Fear, Fragility, and Body Changes
Explores the quiet fears many survivors and partners carry about intimacy after stroke, including feeling vulnerable in a changed body and unsure what is medically safe.
January 5, 2026
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Helpful resources
Mental Wellbeing
Preparing for the Holidays After Stroke
The holidays may look different after stroke. Learn simple ways to reduce sensory overload, honor your energy limits, and care for your mental health while still staying connected to the people and traditions you love.
December 1, 2025
The Stroke Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting stroke survivors, caregivers, and families through every stage of recovery. We provide access to stroke recovery funding, educational stroke resources, mental health support, and tools for prevention. Whether you’re looking for guidance after a stroke, seeking help with therapy costs, or searching for ways to give back — we’re here to help. Join us in raising stroke awareness and making recovery possible for everyone.
