There are many organizations out there with important information for stroke and brain injury survivors. Below are a few that we find useful. We hope they will help you as well.
Informational Nonprofits & Government Agencies
- American Stroke Association
- Start With Your Heart
- Brain Injury Association of NC (BIANC)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN
- National Aphasia Association
- National Institutes of Neurological Disorders/National Institutes of Health
Recovery & Rehabilitation
- Steps for Recovery
- TAP/Triangle Aphasia Project Unlimited
- Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers
- Raleigh Health & Wellness Center
- Next Step – Raleigh
- iCommunicare
- Sky Heart Home Care Services
- Extivita
Adaptive Sports
Online Therapy & Inspiration
- Constant Therapy
- 10 of the Best Apps for Stroke Survivors
- Tracy L. Markley, Fitness & Author (videos)
- Bob & Brad (videos, search for “stroke”)
- Recovery without limits: brain science & hope for stroke survivors, Kari Dunning (TEDxCincinnati)
- Facial exercises, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (video)
- Best Hand Exercises for Stroke Patients at Home (video)
- Strength After Stroke
- John Facchinei – Our Stroke Journey
- A personal boost of inspiration from the one and only Drew Pearson of the Dallas Cowboys
- Stroke Forward – One Step at a Time
Books
- The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge
- The Brain’s Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity by Norman Doidge
- Healing the Broken Brain: Leading Experts Answer 100 Questions about Stroke Recovery by Dr. Mike Dow, David Dow, et al
- The Power of Neuroplasticity by Shad Helmstetter, PhD.
- Stronger After Stroke, Second Edition: Your Roadmap to Recovery by Peter G. Levine
- When Your Spouse has a Stroke: Caring for Your Partner, Yourself, and Your Relationship (1st Edition); Sara and Jeffrey Palmer
- Just say “Yes” to Life! Stories of Thriving After Stroke by Stroke Awareness Oregon, Ellen Santasiero (Editor)
*Much of the information listed is credited to national and local organizations and individuals that are committed to providing the most current helpful information, research, support and treatment for stroke and brain injury survivors. Our presentation of this information does not necessarily endorse their products or services. We hope to provide you with a source of information we have found helpful and we welcome any additions or revisions suggested.