Stroke Rehabilitation

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resource

DisabilityInfo.gov
Web Address: www.disabilityinfo.gov
 

DisabilityInfo.gov provides information and resources for people with disabilities. This includes programs such as education, employment, housing, health, and transportation.


Organizations

American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX  75231
Phone: 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653)
Web Address: www.strokeassociation.org
 

This association provides information and referrals to local self-help groups for people who have had a stroke and for their families. Pamphlets and other information can be obtained by calling the Dallas office.


Family Caregiver Alliance
180 Montgomery Street
Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA  94104
Phone: 1-800-445-8106
(415) 434-3388
E-mail: info@caregiver.org
Web Address: www.caregiver.org
 

This organization supports and assists caregivers of adults who have brain impairment. It also provides education, research, services, and advocacy.


National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
8201 Corporate Drive
Suite 600
Landover, MD  20785
Phone: 1-800-346-2742
(301) 459-5900
Fax: (301) 459-4263
TDD: (301) 459-5984
E-mail: naricinfo@heitechservices.com
Web Address: www.naric.com
 

NARIC is a research, referral, and information center for rehabilitation technology and products for people with disabilities.


National Stroke Association
9707 East Easter Lane, Building B
Centennial, CO  80112
Phone: 1-800-STROKES (1-800-787-6537)
Fax: (303) 649-1328
E-mail: info@stroke.org
Web Address: www.stroke.org
 

This association provides education, information, referrals, and research on stroke.



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Author: Monica RhodesLast Updated: July 6, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Topic Contents
 Overview
 Health Tools Click here to view Health Tools.
 What to Expect After a Stroke
 Concerns of the Caregiver
 Preventing Another Stroke
 Medications for Stroke Prevention
 Medications for Stroke Rehabilitation
 Adapting After a Stroke
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