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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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Ambiguous Grief After Stroke: What It Is and How to Cope
After stroke, grief can show up in unexpected ways. Ambiguous grief is the feeling of missing who someone was, who you were, or how life used to feel while learning to cope with a changed life.
June 11, 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
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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Personal Stories
Lerato's Story
Just one week after her 18th birthday, Lerato experienced a hemorrhagic venous stroke. Now, she’s continuing to recover, returning to dance, and using her story to encourage and advocate for other survivors.
October 16, 2026
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About Stroke
Brain Stem Stroke: Symptoms, Effects, and Recovery
A brain stem stroke can affect essential functions like balance, swallowing, speech, and movement, sometimes in unexpected ways. Learn how brain stem strokes happen, what symptoms to recognize, and what recovery and rehabilitation may look like for survivors.
October 14, 2026
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Personal Stories
Steven's Story
After an ischemic stroke on New Year’s Day 2023, Steven has continued rebuilding his life through therapy, movement, acceptance, and learning to recognize how far he’s come.
October 2, 2026
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Home & Work
Grandparenting After Stroke
Stroke may change some parts of grandparenting, but it does not take away the relationship you have built. Recovery can include finding new ways to stay connected while also working toward the activities and moments that matter most to you.
August 31, 2026
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Your Donation in Action
Caregiver
Miderland & Frantz
The caregiving funds have been a tremendous blessing in supporting Frantz's recovery. The assistance helped cover the cost of his caregiver, allowing him to receive consistent, quality care at home while reducing some of the financial strain on our family. Because of this support, I was able to focus more on his recovery and ensure that his daily needs, medical appointments, medications, and personal care were met.
During one of the most difficult times in our lives, these funds provided hope, stability, and peace of mind, and I am deeply grateful for the difference they have made in Frantz's recovery journey.
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
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!
