AgingPro. An interactive (AKA searchable) national online eldercare directory, with growing emphasis on local resources. Designed right here in Long Beach by Dr. Cheryl Mathieu. Click on “Eldercare Directory.”
ALittleFib.org Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is a type of irregular heartbeat. AFib and Stroke are closely connected. Learn about the connection between AFib and stroke. AFib and Stroke Fact Sheet
Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Association
Aphasia Apps
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) supports the website that identifies medication, housing and other benefit programs for older adults at federal, state and local levels.
Brain Attack Fact Sheet (pdf)
Center for an Accessible Society
Checklist: Post-Stroke Checklist for Survivors and Caregivers (pdf)
“Durable Medical Equipment.” Go to annual Abilities Expo
EnableMe – Free online resource of stroke information, videos, tools and conversation for survivors and carers to manage our own recovery and grow stronger after stroke.
Explaining Stroke (pdf)
National Chronic Care Consortium
The Family Care Navigator is designed to help families in all 50 states locate government, non-profit, and private caregiver support programs.
F.A.S.T. Wallet Cards: Download and Print in [English] [Spanish]
Finances: Managing Finances Post-Stroke
Fraud – To find out whether an online, mail, phone or door-to-door pitch is fraudulent, go first to: www.snopes.com.
Legal Issues. Go to: www.help4srs.org
International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
Knowledge is Power – Understand Your Risk Factors and Prevent Stroke (pdf)
Personalized recommendations can be downloaded after taking the survey at www.livingto100.com It addresses physical, social and financial indicators. Users do not need to provide the requested demographic information.
Living Independently in Los Angeles (LILA) LILA is a map-driven, consumer-directed, resource database. This website has a link allowing you to test any website’s accessibility (AKA design). Worthwhile!
Meals on Wheels – Long Beach chapter provides a service of home delivered nutritionally balanced meals for individuals who are unable to shop and cook for themselves and who live alone. $8.00 per day for two meals; under certain circumstances, subsidized.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
National Institute of Mental Health
“Medicare Basics for Caregivers” is now available
National Adaptive Info 800-900-8086
National Aphasia Association (NAA) 800-922-4622
National Policy & Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging
National Rehabilitation Info. Center
Podcast: Recovery After Stroke
Recovery: ComeBackStrong Mobile App – Customizable mobile app has been developed for stroke survivors specifically based on their feedback and needs.
AARP’s Retirement Calculator is one of many online retirement calculators. See others by entering “retirement calculator” in the www.google.com search box.
ScienceDaily – Your source for the latest research news
Social Security Administration
Stroke 101: Fast Facts on Stroke (pdf)
Surviving Stroke (pdf)
Technology: Suggested Questions to Ask Your Provider Regarding Technology and Stroke Recovery
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