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Resources

Stroke

The following are links that may be useful to those who have or have a loved one that experienced a stroke.
Click on the buttons below to navigate to different stroke resources.

Stroke Education

 
• American Stroke Association: Information on stroke symptoms, risk factors, types and treatments, effects, making rehabilitation decisions, and volunteer; as well as personal care tips, including daily living tips
 
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Information on stroke from the CDC including types of stroke, signs and symptoms, and risk factors
   
• The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Information on stroke symptoms, causes and risk factors, and treatment
   
• The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Information on stroke and resources including prevention and recovery
   
• ACLS Suspected Stroke Algorithm: critical actions to take for out-of-hospital and in-hospital care and treatment

Resources created by NPNL and Stroke Advisory Board members

 
• Job and Cerebrovascular Disease
 
• Stroke and Low-and Low-and-Middle-Income Countries: The Way Forward
 
• Stroke Research Participation Opportunities
 
• Tips for Talking to Your Healthcare Provider
 
• Understanding the Continuum of Care
 
• Understanding Your Healthcare Team

Support Groups and Social Communities

 
• Glendora After Stroke Support Group: Free weekly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers, re-learning class, and special events. The group meets at La Fetra Senior Center in Glendora, CA
 
• Keck Medicine of USC Stroke Support Group: An educational, interactive meeting allowing stroke survivors, their families, and caregivers to connect with one another and with health care professionals. Meetings take place virtually. Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information
 
• Stroke Support Association: Free in-person and Zoom support group meetings led by trained facilitators. In-person meetings are held at California Heights Methodist Church in Long Beach, CA. For more information call (562) 537-0556 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
 
• Stroke Support Groups in Southern California: Use the finder to locate stroke support groups in your area (in-person and online options)
 
• StrokeFocus: An online social community geared for stroke survivors

Stroke Community Resources in Los Angeles

Stroke Rehabilitation Services

 
• Chapman University Physical Therapy Programs: Offers a Community Exercise Program and a Stroke Boot Camp at no cost
 
• CSU Long Beach Neuro Pro Bono Clinic: Offers no cost physical therapy sessions for individuals with neurologic disorders who have exhausted their therapy benefits, who do not have access to therapy, or have complex presentations that require long-term intensive therapy but who continue to demonstrate potential for change. Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information including eligibility requirements
 
• Rancho Los Amigos Stroke Programs: Rancho Los Amigos offers various programs such as work rehabilitation and an adaptive outdoor adventure program. To determine eligibility for admission to Rancho’s program, contact the Centralized Admission and Referral Office (CARO) at (562) 385-6554
 
• The Mobility Center: Individual client sessions and group exercise programs. Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information on cost

Community Fitness Opportunities and Services

 
• Carson Stroke Center: Access to the fitness center and classes such as Chair Exercise, Chair Yoga, and Chair Volleyball. Individuals must be at least six (6) months post-stroke, meet the eligibility criteria, and complete an application
 
• The Wellness Center at the Historic General Hospital: Offers a variety of no cost health and wellness resources such as a Flex and Flow in-person exercise class, a Stretching and Strengthening in-person exercise class, and a Healthy Nutrition and Exercise class. All in-person group activities and classes require Covid-19 vaccine. For updates call (213) 784-9191
 
• The Wellness Center at Rancho: Rancho offers adaptive gym use and fitness classes with basic monthly memberships starting at $25

Access to Medical Equipment or Adaptive Equipment

 
• Convalescent Aid Society: Residents of the San Gabriel Valley are loaned no-cost medical equipment such as canes, crutches, walkers, bathing aid equipment, toileting aids, and personal care equipment

Transportation

 
• ACCESS: You can find free or reduced fares and a curb-to-curb shared-ride service. Regular service is offered from 4:00 AM to 12:00 AM, 7 days a week with limited service available from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM. To apply and determine eligibility fill out an application

Research Participation Opportunities

Current Stroke Research Studies at a Glance

 
• TU Young Adult Stroke Study
 
• USC Gait Rehabilitation and Motor Learning

General Research Opportunities in Los Angeles

These stroke research opportunities may vary. Please be sure to look at the website for more details on current studies, requirements, and location of the studies. Note that some studies are paid, unpaid, or might ask for insurance information.

 
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) clinical trials and studies
 
• Casa Colina: For more information and/or to apply to current research projects at Casa Colina, please contact 909/596-7733, ext. 2220
 
• Cedars Sinai: For more information about Cedars-Sinai’s clinical trials, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For more information on research participation, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
 
• Kaiser Permanente : For more information about research studies at Kaiser Permanente, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
 
• Keck Clinical Trials: For more information on clinical trials at Keck Medicine of USC, please contact (800) USC-CARE (800-872-2273)
 
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) clinical trials
 
• Rancho Research Institute: For more information on current research studies at Rancho Research Institute (RRI), please contact 562-385-8111 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
 
• UCLA Health
 
• USC Biokinesiology and Physical TherapyFor information on research studies at USC’s Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, please contact (323) 577-5556 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Contact

We will make efforts to keep these resources updated and ensure the provided links work. However, please contact us if you notice additional updates are needed.

 

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