Stroke Library

Welcome to the KARRN Stroke Library.

There are multiple aspects of daily life that are affected when you or a loved one has a stroke.

We need your help to improve the stroke library. Please click here (link will open in a new window) for a short survey.

Preventing Future Strokes

• Stroke
  • What is a stroke?
  • Risk factors and prevention
• TIAs (Transient Ischemic Attacks): Red Flags

Emotional Health

• Caregiver Information
• Respite Care
• Coping with Depression
• Coping with Fatigue
• Sexual Problems

Preventing Illness and Injury

• Preventing Pneumonia
• Preventing Urinary Tract Infection
• Nutrition: Guide to Eating Right
• Fall-Related Videos
• Falls Prevention: www.nofalls.org

Getting Support

• Rehabilitation

Transfers

• Safe Transfers for people who need minimal assistance
• Safe Transfers for people who need moderate to maximum assistance
• Helping people move in bed
• Vehicle/Equipment Transfers

Mobility

• Walker-related videos
• Cane-related videos