The Stroke Foundation

The Stroke Foundation 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.

09/05/2026

A message from our Executive Director, Florencia 🩷

International Day of Charity is a reminder that meaningful change rarely happens because of one person or one organization. It happens because people choose to show up for one another.

For us, that community makes everything possible.

Every donation helps fill the gaps families face after stroke — helping survivors access support, continue their recovery, and keep moving forward when the healthcare system doesn’t always cover what comes next.

We get to do this work because people believe that stroke survivors and their families shouldn’t have to navigate recovery alone.

Today, we’re especially grateful for every donor, supporter, partner, and friend who helps make that possible. ❤️

Alissa survived a catastrophic brainstem stroke, Locked-In Syndrome, and addiction, then spent years rebuilding her life...
08/28/2026

Alissa survived a catastrophic brainstem stroke, Locked-In Syndrome, and addiction, then spent years rebuilding her life.

Today, she shares her story openly to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind other survivors that recovery doesn’t end when rehabilitation does.

Read Alissa’s full story on our blog 💜
Follow her on socials: https://www.facebook.com/share/14rb9GMuUAD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Stroke recovery is expensive, complicated, and often much longer than people expect.We provide financial assistance to h...
08/19/2026

Stroke recovery is expensive, complicated, and often much longer than people expect.

We provide financial assistance to help eligible stroke survivors and families pay for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, other essential recovery therapies, and professional in-home caregiving.

But recovery is about more than appointments.

We also help people navigate the parts of life after stroke that can be harder to figure out on your own — mental health support, communication resources, caregiver guidance, and practical information for what comes next.

If you’re trying to figure out how to keep recovery moving forward, where to find support, or what your next step should be, we’re here to help.

For us, stroke is personal.In 2013, our mom, Gabriela, had a stroke. The emergency itself was only the beginning.Afterwa...
08/12/2026

For us, stroke is personal.

In 2013, our mom, Gabriela, had a stroke. The emergency itself was only the beginning.

Afterward came the part people talk about much less: figuring out recovery, finding reliable information, understanding what came next, and learning how to navigate a life that suddenly looked very different.

Our family experienced firsthand how complicated life after stroke can be. The hospital stay ended, but the questions didn’t. There was no simple roadmap, and so much of recovery had to be figured out one decision at a time.

That experience shaped The Stroke Foundation.

We built this organization around a simple idea: stroke survivors and their families deserve clear information, meaningful support, and a community that understands what life after stroke actually looks like.

The Stroke Foundation is family-led, shaped by lived experience, and powered by a generous community of donors, partners, and volunteers. We know stroke survivors need support now, which is why our mission is focused on closing gaps in access to essential healthcare after stroke, helping people rebuild their lives, and advocating for a future where recovery is more accessible and affordable.

Every stroke is different. Every family is different. And every recovery looks different.

But no one should have to navigate life after stroke without support or guidance.

That’s why we exist.

Some of the hardest questions after stroke are the ones people feel afraid, embarrassed, or guilty to ask.Questions abou...
08/05/2026

Some of the hardest questions after stroke are the ones people feel afraid, embarrassed, or guilty to ask.

Questions about another stroke. Identity. Grief. Intimacy. Caregiver exhaustion. These experiences may not always come up during appointments, but they are a real and important part of recovery.

Every stroke journey is different, but sharing our experiences can help someone else feel less alone. What surprised you? What helped you? What do you wish someone had told you earlier?

Share your experience in the comments, or add a question you would like our community to talk about. Together, we can create a space where honest conversations are welcomed and no one has to navigate recovery alone.

Save this post and share it with someone who may need it.

No todos los factores de riesgo de un ACV están bajo nuestro control, pero sí podemos tomar medidas para proteger nuestr...
07/25/2026

No todos los factores de riesgo de un ACV están bajo nuestro control, pero sí podemos tomar medidas para proteger nuestra salud. 🧠💚

Conocer tu presión arterial, colesterol, azúcar en la sangre, antecedentes familiares y factores de riesgo personales puede ayudarte a tomar decisiones informadas antes de que ocurra una emergencia.

Desliza para conocer qué riesgos de ACV se pueden controlar, cuáles no se pueden cambiar y en qué vale la pena enfocar tu atención. Luego guarda esta publicación para volver a verla y compártela con alguien que te importe.

Mientras más sabes, más poder tienes.

You may not be able to change every stroke risk factor, but there are steps you can take to protect your health. 🧠💚Knowi...
07/24/2026

You may not be able to change every stroke risk factor, but there are steps you can take to protect your health. 🧠💚

Knowing your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, family history, and personal risk factors can help you make informed decisions before an emergency happens.

Swipe through to learn which stroke risks can be managed, which cannot be changed, and where to focus your attention. Then save this post as a reminder and share it with someone you care about.

The more you know, the more power you have.

Your brain shapes how you move, communicate, remember, and connect.This World Brain Day, we are raising awareness about ...
07/22/2026

Your brain shapes how you move, communicate, remember, and connect.

This World Brain Day, we are raising awareness about the importance of protecting brain health, recognizing the signs of stroke, understanding your risk factors, and ensuring survivors have the care and support they need after stroke.

Brain health matters before, during, and long after a stroke.

After a stroke, coming home can bring a new set of challenges.Families may suddenly need help with safety, mobility, dai...
07/09/2026

After a stroke, coming home can bring a new set of challenges.

Families may suddenly need help with safety, mobility, daily routines, personal care, and the transition from hospital or rehab back into everyday life. But in-home support can be expensive, and too many families are left trying to manage it all on their own.

The Stroke Foundation’s Caregiving Fund helps eligible stroke survivors access licensed and certified in-home caregiving services that support safety, stability, and quality of life after stroke.

Because recovery does not stop at discharge, and caregivers deserve support, too.

Learn more or apply through the link in our bio.

After a stroke, caregiving can quickly become a full-time role: managing appointments, therapy, medications, transportat...
07/06/2026

After a stroke, caregiving can quickly become a full-time role: managing appointments, therapy, medications, transportation, meals, insurance calls, safety at home, and the emotional weight of recovery.

So much of this work happens quietly, behind the scenes, by people who are also trying to keep their own lives, jobs, families, and health together.

To every stroke caregiver: your work matters. Your exhaustion is real. And you deserve support, too.

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