The following educational information has been provided by the American Stroke Association:

• What are the types of stroke?
• What are the warning signs of stroke?
• What are the risk factors for stroke?
• Why is time so critical?
• What are the effects of stroke?
• High Blood Pressure and Stroke
• Stroke rehabilitation and recovery
• Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets
• Primary Stroke Centers – What does it mean?

Additional Resources to Help Stroke Suvivors and Caregivers

• Social Security Administration -(1-800-772-1213) www.ssa.gov
• Area Agency on Aging (age > 60) www.aging.state.pa.us
• Comprehensive Adult Day Care

  Community Life - (412-664-1448) www.commlife.org

  Life Pittsburgh - (412-388-8042) www.lifepittsburgh.org

• Partnership for Prescription Assistance - (1-800-477-2669) www.PPARx.org
• ACCESS - Transportation for the Elderly and Disabled - (412-562-5353)
• American Stroke Association - (1-888-4-STROKE) www.StrokeAssociation.org
• National Stroke Association - (1-800-STROKES) www.stroke.org
• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) - (412-392-4950)
• Accessible PA - www.accessiblepa.state.pa.us

Free subscriptions are available for the following magazines:

• Stroke Connection Magazine
• Stroke Smart Magazine

A Listing of Stroke Survivor Connection Support Groups:

• Health Hope Network - Stroke Survivor Group