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For Family and FriendsThe rehabilitation period after stroke is often achallenge for both patients and their caregivers.Recovery is supported by a multidisciplinaryteam that includes nurses and doctors. Physical,occupational, and speech therapists also play acentral role. In addition, many people find thatsupport groups are a source of help, comfort, andinformation during this time. See Resources fororganizations to contact.Help Us Cure Brain DiseaseMake a Donation to ResearchThe American Brain Foundation supports vitalresearch and education to discover causes, improvedtreatments, and cures for brain and other nervoussystem diseases. To learn more or to make a donationto support research, visit www.CureBrainDisease.org.Make Your Voice HeardTo keep research advancing toward future cures andtreatments for brain disease, it is important for peopleaffected by neurologic disorders to advocate for moreresearch funding. Contact your members of Congressand ask them to support neurology research byincreasing funding for the National Institutes of Health(NIH). Look up your Congressional representatives atwww.senate.gov and www.house.gov. Your voice canmake a difference.Take Part in ResearchPeople are needed for clinical trials that can helpfind new treatments for neurologic disorders. Clinicaltrials are research studies. They help ensure thatnew drugs are both safe and effective. Ask yourneurologist how to volunteer for a clinical trial. Youcan also find trials through patient organizations orthe American Academy of Neurology website atwww.aan.com/view/clinicaltrials.
ResourcesAmerican Academy of Neurologywww.aan.com(800) 879-1960The American Academy of Neurology website forpatients and caregivers offers a wealth of articles,information about events and resources, and links tosupport groups, clinical trial information, and more.Neurology Now ® magazinewww.neurologynow.com(800) 879-1960Free magazine for patients and caregivers, courtesy ofthe American Academy of Neurology. Stories aboutpeople living with neurologic disorders, the latestinformation on resources and treatments, and more.American Stroke Associationwww.strokeassociation.org(888) 4STROKE (478-7653)Brain Aneurysm Foundationwww.bafound.org(888) BRAIN02 (272-4602)National Institute of Neurological Disorders andStrokewww.ninds.nih.gov(800) 352-9424National Stroke Associationwww.stroke.org(800) STROKES (787-6537)Speak Up: What you should know about strokewww.jointcommission.org/speakup.aspx
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