Stroke Awareness
For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:
National Stroke Association - An educational site including information on Stroke Prevention, Stroke Risk Factors, and Stroke Symptoms.
The Stroke Awareness Foundation - An organization whose mission is to improve community awareness of stroke and its treatment through advocacy, education and public awareness programs in the community.
Stroke Awareness for Everyone - Support designed for stroke survivors and their families, in addition to doctors, nurses and therapists involved with stroke.
American Stroke Association - This site includes information about the causes and effects of stroke, support for stroke survivors, as well as resources for healthcare professionals.
American Heart Association – This site includes information on all cardiovascular diseases, their warning signs, and prevention.
The Stroke Network - Support designed for stroke survivors and their caregivers of adult stroke.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - This site includes information on all medical conditions as well as useful resources for healthcare providers.
Triple Threat Challenge - This site includes information on the combined cardiovascular threats of High levels of LDL, Low levels of HDL, and High levels of Triglycerides.
The American Geriatrics Society - Information on Stroke Awareness and Prevention for geriatric patients.
St. Louis Area Resources
ALS Association
Home Care Handyman
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Memory Care Home Solutions
St. Louis Times
Aging Research
Alliance for Aging Research
National Academy on an Aging Society
Elder Law
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Associations
Alzheimer's Association - St. Louis Chapter
American Heart Association
Assisted Living Federation of America
National Mental Health Association
National Private Duty Association
Resources for Seniors
Red Cross - Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Long Term Care Link
Seniors Site
Care for life begins with information. At Continuum we believe that education and understanding pave the way for quality care. To learn more about any of the subjects listed above, or to ask a specific related care question, call us at (314) 863-9912 or (636) 861-3336, or contact us. Our team will be happy to educate you or your loved one on a variety of care-related subjects as well as provide a FREE home consultation to discuss our services and your or your loved one’s needs.
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