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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.

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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
For Caregivers
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
TSF News
Supporting Stroke Survivors by Bridging the Care Gap
A powerful World Stroke Day panel at Bayer’s NJ headquarters on what happens after discharge—and why patient voices are essential to closing the post-stroke care gap.
October 15, 2025
TSF News
Stroke Transitions of Care and Post-Stroke Care Conference
Our first conference highlighted a crucial truth: the moments between hospital, rehab, and home can shape recovery. Here’s what we learned about closing the gaps in life after stroke care.
October 5, 2025
About Stroke
Mental Wellbeing
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
For Caregivers
Helpful resources
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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Personal Stories

Personal Stories
Keith’s story – Strength After Stroke
Keith’s Comeback: Strength & Hope After Stroke
March 10, 2021
Personal Stories
Armored — Dawn’s care-coaching story
From Strong to Armored: Dawn’s Care‑Coach Journey
November 20, 2020
Personal Stories
Gabriela’s story
Gabriela’s Stroke Journey: Strength in Recovery
August 18, 2020

Your Donation in Action

Caregiver
Family of Survivor Fund Grantee
This generous support means more to us than words can fully express. It not only eases the financial burden of her recovery but also gives both of us renewed hope and motivation as we both continue to work toward regaining her strength and some form of independence. Knowing that there are people and organizations who believe in this journey is incredibly uplifting. Thank you once again for your generosity, compassion, and commitment to helping individuals like her to move forward.
We are deeply grateful for the opportunity you’ve given her to focus on healing and rebuilding her life.
Stroke Survivor
Amber
The Stroke Survivor Fund was there for me when I had no other resource to begin physical and speech therapy after my stroke at only age 52.
I will forever be grateful for their compassion.
Caregiver
Survivor Fund Grantee
“The Stroke Survivor Foundation is an amazing organization that provided us assistance when we needed it most. It allowed my husband to attend private physical therapy sessions weekly, for 90 minutes, when our insurance would not cover it. The application process was easy and stress-free.
We are so grateful to the Stroke Survivor Foundation for choosing us and we encourage any stroke survivor in need to apply.
Stroke Survivor
Taliza
As a 23 year old, I never thought this would be a challenge I had to face. Losing the person I was before was only a motivation to get back to that old person. I was thankful to start outpatient therapy 2 weeks after I got out of the hospital. I’m currently 6 months in & can walk, but also starting to learn how to run again like before. I told myself i’d never ever give up until i’m back to doing the things I love, and I stand by it. I’m not 100% yet, but am setting goals for the next 6 months.
Don’t give up or limit yourself on anything. It’s possible to come back from this tragic event. There will be fails, and that’s okay !
Stroke Survivor
Hazel
“I had a cerebellar stroke at 42yo, that affected my ability to walk. With the grant received from The Stroke Foundation I was able to get more physical therapy at a innovative clinic where the therapists are working with me in intensive sessions to help me learn to walk again.
It's motivating me and giving me hope to do things I never thought I could do again!
Stroke Survivor
Benjamin
“After having a stroke in 2022, I have been doing therapy in various places to regain mobility and speech. Having the opportunity to work with the team at UCF and their aphasia program was great, and then to find out that the application for assistance with the funding from the Stroke Survivor Fund for the program was successful,
felt like receiving a warm hug!

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