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Caregivers Rule!
Care For Caregivers 
The suddenness of stroke often allows you little time to adjust to your new role as a caregiver. You're doing one of the most important and difficult jobs a person can do. Learn how to pace yourself, seek help and take time for YOU.
Erik Dornbush

EMPower – Earn a million for Power

Caregiver Feature: He Can't Write This
Marjorie Faes shares her story and tips for communicating with her father, whose stroke left him with aphasia.

EMPower – Earn a million for Power
Honor loved ones who have suffered a stroke by creating a tribute site to help raise funds for Power To End Stroke. EMPower yourself and others to take a stand against stroke.

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Programs and Tools

Learn About Stroke
Types of stroke, diagnosis and treatment, reduce your risk.
Life After Stroke
Recovery, support, caregiver resources and more.
For Healthcare Professionals
Continuing education, research, programs and patient resources.
 
Learn how to improve the treatment of stroke patients in your area.

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Visit Grants@Heart, our new system for research funding processes.

 

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 11/15/08.



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Give Me 5 is a quick stroke check:

Walk — Is balance off?
Talk — Is speech slurred or face droopy?
Reach — Is one side weak or numb?
See — Is vision all or partly lost?
Feel — Is headache severe?

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