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The Stroke Foundation aims to provide support and guidance to stroke survivors and their caregivers.

Mission: We strive to provide clear, free, scientifically-backed information to all people recovering from a stroke. Through partnerships and community support, The Stroke Foundation will provide articles, videos, and how-to guides, covering all aspects of stroke recovery. Vision: The Stroke Foundation aims to be the leading source of stroke recovery information, providing support to all communities.

06/17/2026

For many stroke survivors, communication changes can be one of the most frustrating and isolating parts of recovery.

Aphasia can make everyday moments — answering a question, joining a conversation, sending a message, asking for help — feel harder than they used to.

Awareness matters because the way we respond matters.

More patience. More time. More dignity. More support.

06/11/2026

Ambiguous grief is the grief of missing who someone was, who you were, or how life used to feel — even while recovery is still happening.

After stroke, that grief can show up in small, quiet moments: missing a routine, a relationship, a role, a sense of independence, or the ease of life before everything changed.

You can feel grateful and still grieve.
You can feel hopeful and still miss what was.
Both can belong in recovery.

Read more in our Life After Stroke blog: https://www.thestrokefoundation.org/news/ambiguous-grief-after-stroke-what-it-is-and-how-to-cope

06/01/2026

Big news: The Stroke Foundation’s new Caregiving Fund is now live. ❤️

After a stroke, recovery doesn’t stop when someone leaves the hospital. Many survivors still need daily support at home, and too often, families are left trying to manage it alone.

The Caregiving Fund was created to help cover the cost of licensed and certified in-home care services, including:
• Personal care support
• Mobility & transfer assistance
• Supervision & safety support
• Meal support & daily tasks
• Skilled nursing care

This program is designed to help make recovery at home more manageable, sustainable, and accessible for stroke survivors and their families.

Funds are paid directly to licensed agencies and certified providers.

If you or a loved one could benefit from this support, learn more at https://www.thestrokefoundation.org/find-support/caregiving-fund

05/28/2026

Recovery after stroke doesn’t stop when you leave the hospital. Communication, memory, language, and cognitive challenges can affect every part of daily life — but access to therapy shouldn’t be another barrier.

That’s why The Stroke Foundation is partnering with nyra therapy to provide our community with one free month of personalized speech, language, and cognitive therapy support from home. 💙

Designed for people recovering from stroke and other neurological conditions, nyra therapy offers guided exercises tailored to each person’s needs, pace, and progress.

Swipe through to learn how it works, then apply through this link: https://thestrokefoundation.fillout.com/t/qny5sMr7AZus

05/20/2026

One year ago, Mac survived a stroke.

This year, he ran 51 miles to help give other stroke survivors the second chance he received.

Mac has spent decades turning endurance into impact, but this run carried a deeply personal purpose. Every dollar raised through Mac’s fundraiser goes toward helping stroke survivors access the rehabilitation they need to keep recovering.

Mac, thank you for showing us what resilience, generosity, and hope look like in action. Our team and our community are so grateful for you.

Read Mac’s story here: https://givebutter.com/mac-runs-for-stroke

05/13/2026

Knowing the warning signs of a stroke can save a life. This , we’re reminding everyone to remember :

Balance loss
Eyesight changes
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to call 911

Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster someone gets help, the better their chance of treatment, recovery, and survival.

Save this post. Share it with someone you love. A few seconds of awareness could change someone’s life.

Learn more at thestrokefoundation.org

05/12/2026

Stroke recovery is not one feeling. It can be gratitude and grief. Progress and frustration. Hope and fear. Strength and exhaustion.

For many survivors and caregivers, life after stroke means learning to hold more than one truth at the same time. Your feelings are valid. Your progress matters. And you do not have to navigate recovery alone.

05/01/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that Gabriela Raso, stroke survivor and founder of The Stroke Foundation, has been named the 2026 Stroke Survivor Hero.

After a life-altering stroke, Gabriela turned her recovery into a renewed sense of purpose: helping survivors and caregivers access support, feel less alone, and keep moving forward in life after stroke.

This recognition honors Gabriela’s resilience, leadership, and the heart behind our mission. It also reflects the strength of every survivor and caregiver whose stories continue to inspire this work.

Gabriela, you have always been our hero. We are so proud to see the stroke community celebrate the impact you have made.

Read more about the Stroke Hero Awards here: https://www.stroke.org/en/help-and-support/stroke-heroes/stroke-hero-awards/survivor-hero

04/17/2026

Help a stroke survivor continue their recovery!

Recovery doesn’t end when someone leaves the hospital, and it doesn’t end when insurance coverage runs out.

For many stroke survivors, continued therapy is essential. But too often, coverage is limited, and the cost of care becomes a barrier just as progress is being made.

The Stroke Survivor Fund provides direct financial assistance so survivors can keep going—accessing physical, occupational, and speech therapy when they need it most.

Because progress shouldn’t depend on what someone can afford.

Donate today to help more stroke survivors access the therapy they need to keep moving forward.

04/13/2026

Some of the hardest parts of stroke recovery are not visible.

The anxiety.
The burnout.
The identity shifts.
The emotional weight no one else sees.

If you’re feeling this—you are not alone.

is a critical part of recovery for both survivors and caregivers.

Through our partnership with BetterHelp, stroke survivors and caregivers can access six months of free talk therapy.

Support is available. Asking for help is strength.

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