Organizations - Resources: Stroke
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Organizations
American Stroke Association National Center 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 888-478-7653 (toll free) www.strokeassociation.org
ASA, a division of the American Heart Association, offers brochures, patient education videos, and online information for stroke survivors and caregivers. It lists local support groups and, through its Pen Friend program, provides names and addresses of stroke survivors who wish to share their experiences. Telephones are often staffed by survivors or caregivers who can provide practical advice and support.
National Aphasia Association 7 Dey St., Suite 600 New York, NY 10007 800-922-4622 (toll free) www.aphasia.org
NAA provides educational material about language loss after stroke, including an information sheet on computers as communication aids, and offers a semiannual newsletter, available online. It also helps individuals find professional assistance and maintains a network of trained volunteers.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NIH Neurological Institute P.O. Box 5801 Bethesda, MD 20824 800-352-9424 (toll free) www.ninds.nih.gov
This division of the National Institutes of Health provides news about research on stroke and other neurological disorders. It also provides authoritative information on stroke and related conditions, such as aneurysms and aphasia, either online or in brochures that you can receive by mail.
National Stroke Association 9707 East Easter Lane Englewood, CO 80112 800-787-6537 (toll free) www.stroke.org
This information clearinghouse offers brochures, fact sheets, and audiovisual materials on stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. It also refers people to support groups.
The Well Spouse Foundation 63 W. Main St., Suite H Freehold, NJ 07728 800-838-0879 (toll free) www.wellspouse.org
This organization provides support for the husbands, wives, and partners of people who are chronically ill or disabled. It offers support groups in some states, holds conferences, and publishes a bimonthly newsletter.
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