Patient and Caregiver Support and Services
Whether you’re living with a heart condition or stroke or caring for someone who is, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our support offerings are available for patients and caregivers at no cost. These resources provide trusted information, practical guidance, and emotional support from diagnosis through treatment, management and beyond.
Support Network: You Are Not Alone
Connect with others on this free, online community of heart and stroke patients, survivors and caregivers who come together to connect, share and listen. Members can participate in discussion boards surrounding heart and stroke topics, join online virtual support groups that provide emotional support and peer-to-peer connection, and share their personal story.
Start Your Health Journey with FindHelp
Use FindHelp to search for financial, legal, transportation and other aid. Think of it as a GPS to help you take charge of your well-being. It is a free resource to guide your path to a healthier, happier you.
Stroke Family Warmline
Call our Stroke Family Warmline at 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653). The Stroke Family Warmline team answers calls from stroke survivors and their families, providing support and helpful information or just a listening ear.
Additional Support Resources
Caregiver Support
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding while also challenging. Here are useful tips, tools and resources to help you as you help others.
Stroke Recovery
Your stroke is yours alone and it changes your life and the life of your loved ones. These resources will help you advocate for yourself during your recovery.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac rehabilitation doesn’t change your past, but it can help you improve your heart’s future. Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program designed to improve your cardiovascular health if you have experienced heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery.
Support and General Questions
Providing compassionate knowledgeable support to patients, caregivers, and the general public across a wide range of needs. Offering guidance, encouragement, and information to individuals seeking resources about health conditions, stroke, heart disease, or how to live a healthier life.
Managing Medications
Managing medications can be overwhelming while you are managing your own care or your loved one’s care. Use these tips to help you manage medication effectively.
Working Alongside Your Health Care Team
It’s important to be an active participant in your care and to work closely with your health care team to make shared decisions together. Learn how to be an active participant in your care.
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