Patient Resources

Patient Resources

• Stroke Support Group: Stroke can be an overwhelming and stressful event. Connecting with other stroke survivors who have overcome similar challenges can be helpful. Click here for Stroke Support Group info in Spanish.
• For information on Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehab, visit: Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
• Healthy Balance: A Weight Management Program, visit: Healthy Balance
• Freedom from Tobacco, visit: Freedom from Tobacco
• Center for Healthy Living, visit: Center for Healthy Living

Post Stroke Help

• Stroke Discharge Checklist for Patients and Caregivers
• Caregivers: Practical Tips for Finding Time for Self Care
• Finances after Stroke Guide
• Aphasia: Communicating through Barriers
• Exercise Recommendations for Stroke Survivors

Outside Resources

• The Joint Commission
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
• NINDS Know Stroke Campaign
• The Brain Attack Coalition

Education Resources

• Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure
• Women Face Higher Risk of Stroke
• What is Pediatric Stroke?
• How to set up sleep studies: Care Fusion Nox T-3 Set-Up or Itmar WatchPAT Step by Step