Beyond Stroke Survival

Resources and Tools

What we’ve learned, shared to help you.

Here you’ll find practical help: financial assistance programs, helpful gadgets, recommended reads, and systems that make caregiving just a bit easier. It’s all the things we wish we had known sooner—curated with love.

Financial Resources

Incontinents and Gut Health

Recommended Reads

Device Recommendations

Recipes for Recovery

Financial Resources

Financial Lifelines: A Guide to Financial Resources for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers (Part 2)

Financial Lifelines: A Guide to Financial Resources for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers (Part 2)

Financial Lifelines: A Guide to Financial Resources for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers (Part 1)

Financial Lifelines: A Guide to Financial Resources for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers (Part 1)

Finding financial support

Finding financial support

Travel

Spring Break Travel for Caregivers: Planning a Relaxing and Accessible Trip

Spring Break Travel for Caregivers: Planning a Relaxing and Accessible Trip

Traveling to Family Homes for the Holidays: Preparing for a Disability-Friendly Visit

Traveling to Family Homes for the Holidays: Preparing for a Disability-Friendly Visit

The Do’s and Don’ts of Traveling with a Wheelchair: A Guide to Accessible Adventures

The Do’s and Don’ts of Traveling with a Wheelchair: A Guide to Accessible Adventures

Therapy

Unlocking Potential: What I Wish I Knew About Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy After Stroke

Unlocking Potential: What I Wish I Knew About Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy After Stroke

The Healing Power of Music: Live Music Accelerates Stroke Recovery

The Healing Power of Music: Live Music Accelerates Stroke Recovery

Thanksgiving Meal Plan for Dysphagia

Thanksgiving Meal Plan for Dysphagia

Finding Joy in Song: Singing Christmas Carols with My Mom This Holiday Season

Finding Joy in Song: Singing Christmas Carols with My Mom This Holiday Season

Dysphagia

Early Swallowing Exercises After Stroke: What Helped My Mom Start Eating Again

Early Swallowing Exercises After Stroke: What Helped My Mom Start Eating Again

Soft & Saucy Stuffed Peppers: A Comforting Meal for Stage 3 Dysphagia – Stroke Recovery

Soft & Saucy Stuffed Peppers: A Comforting Meal for Stage 3 Dysphagia – Stroke Recovery

Stage 3 of the Stroke Recovery Diet: Transitioning to Soft Solids Safely

Stage 3 of the Stroke Recovery Diet: Transitioning to Soft Solids Safely

Stage 2: Transitioning to Pureed and Soft Foods – A Personal Journey

Stage 2: Transitioning to Pureed and Soft Foods – A Personal Journey

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Recommended Reads

Living with Stroke: A Guide for Patients and Their Families – Review

Living with Stroke: A Guide for Patients and Their Families – Review

My Stroke Of Insight – Review

My Stroke Of Insight – Review

Book Review: The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge

Book Review: The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge

The Dysphagia Cookbook – Review

The Dysphagia Cookbook – Review

Gut Health and Incontinence

The Dangers of Severe Constipation After a Stroke: Understanding the Risks and Solutions

The Dangers of Severe Constipation After a Stroke: Understanding the Risks and Solutions

Bathroom Training for Incontinent Individuals: Strategies for Regaining Independence

Bathroom Training for Incontinent Individuals: Strategies for Regaining Independence

The Power of Fiber: Supporting Digestive Health After a Stroke

The Power of Fiber: Supporting Digestive Health After a Stroke

Tips

5 Everyday Activities That Help Rewire the Brain After Stroke

5 Everyday Activities That Help Rewire the Brain After Stroke

Surviving the First 30 Days After Stroke: A Caregiver’s Storm

Surviving the First 30 Days After Stroke: A Caregiver’s Storm

Caregiver Hack: How Pill Packs Can Save You Time and Stress

Caregiver Hack: How Pill Packs Can Save You Time and Stress

Food for Thought: How Diet Impacts Stroke Recovery

Food for Thought: How Diet Impacts Stroke Recovery

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Device Recommendations

Restoring Dignity: Caring for My Mother’s Hygiene After Her Stroke

Restoring Dignity: Caring for My Mother’s Hygiene After Her Stroke

Recipes

Snack Time: Peanut Butter, Honey, and Mashed Banana – A Classic Pureed Treat

Snack Time: Peanut Butter, Honey, and Mashed Banana – A Classic Pureed Treat

Blended Lasagna: A Comforting, Low-Effort Dysphagia-Friendly Meal

Blended Lasagna: A Comforting, Low-Effort Dysphagia-Friendly Meal

Pureed Mexican Platter: Guacamole, Refried Beans, and Cheese

Pureed Mexican Platter: Guacamole, Refried Beans, and Cheese

Biscuits and Gravy with Blended Sausage – A Comforting Dysphagia-Friendly Meal

Biscuits and Gravy with Blended Sausage – A Comforting Dysphagia-Friendly Meal

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Wellness Tips

The Emotional Labor of Being ‘The One’: When You’re the Primary Caregiver

The Emotional Labor of Being ‘The One’: When You’re the Primary Caregiver

Why Asking for Help Isn’t Weak: It’s a Caregiver’s Superpower

Why Asking for Help Isn’t Weak: It’s a Caregiver’s Superpower

Get Outside This Summer: A Simple, Sunny Way to Heal Together

Get Outside This Summer: A Simple, Sunny Way to Heal Together

Sharing Stories as a Caregiver: Overcoming the Fear of Vulnerability

Sharing Stories as a Caregiver: Overcoming the Fear of Vulnerability

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Advocacy

Essential Legal Documents Every Caregiver Should Know

Essential Legal Documents Every Caregiver Should Know

Advocating in Healthcare: Why Sharing What You Know Could Change Everything

Advocating in Healthcare: Why Sharing What You Know Could Change Everything

Fighting for Care: Navigating the Healthcare System as a Caregiver

Fighting for Care: Navigating the Healthcare System as a Caregiver

When Recovery and Vices Collide: Navigating Alcohol Use in Stroke Survivors

When Recovery and Vices Collide: Navigating Alcohol Use in Stroke Survivors

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