Resources

Resources & Recommendations
Navigating life after stroke can be overwhelming, and no one has to do it alone. Over the years, I’ve discovered a mix of trusted organizations, tools, and communities, alongside personal favorites that have supported my recovery, independence, and well-being. I'm obsessed with these are the specific tools, clinics, and apps that have made a real difference in my recovery.

Stroke Education & Support
These resources provide reliable, evidence-based information and guidance for survivors and caregivers at every stage of recovery.

American Stroke Association – Resource Library – Stroke warning signs, rehab options, caregiver resources, and prevention.
Pregnancy and Stroke - Resources from the CDC to learn about the connection between pregnancy and stroke.
Life After Stroke Guides (ASA) – Downloadable guides to help manage daily life, rehabilitation, and emotional well-being after stroke - in English and Spanish.

Therapy, Tools & Technology
These tools and platforms can help with cognitive training, motor skills, memory, and daily organization.

BrainHQ – Evidence-based cognitive exercises to support attention, memory, and processing speed.
Lumosity – Fun brain games to help maintain and challenge cognitive skills.
Peak – Daily challenges designed to strengthen focus, problem-solving, and memory.
Otter.ai – Auto-transcription tool to help track meetings, therapy sessions, or personal notes.

Work & Disability Support
Practical guidance for returning to work, planning accommodations, and navigating workplace challenges

Job Accommodation Network (JAN) – Confidential advice on workplace accommodations, accessibility, and employment rights.
Stroke.org Work Readiness Tools – Checklists and resources to help evaluate readiness to return to work safely and effectively.

Community & Connection
Recovery is about more than therapy — it’s also about finding support, sharing experiences, and building community.

Stroke Family Warmline – Trained specialists provide listening support, guidance, and resources for survivors and caregivers. Call our Stroke Family Warmline at 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653).
Support Groups (ASA Finder) – Search for in-person and virtual stroke support groups near you.
Beyond Stillness – Stories After Stroke – A platform for storytelling where survivors share and listen to lived experiences.

In August 2021, I attended the LoveYourBrain Yoga & Facilitation Training, excited—and a little nervous—to hold space for groups.

In August 2023, I joined my first LoveYourBrain retreat in Maine, a truly transformative experience.

By May 2024, I was volunteering at the retreat and was soon invited to become a Retreat Ambassador. I’m proud to support these retreats, which are free for participants, offering mindfulness, connection, and community for survivors and caregivers.
I ❤️ their retreat and yoga/mindfulness programs

My Personal Favorites & What Helped Me
These are the people, practices, and tools that supported me most in my own recovery — not medical advice, but lived experience.

Cognitive Support

Auditory processing challenges led me to one of the most meaningful supports I never knew I needed—a cognitive health coach. Through this work, I began exploring the bigger picture of wellness and how every area of life is connected, each one influencing our sense of satisfaction and well-being.
Crafting strategies and authentic language that empower me is one of Taryn’s superpowers. Her curiosity and empathy have supported real shifts in my quality of life and given me H.O.P.E. The Well Brain offers Health Coach consultations, and if this resonates, it’s worth connecting. I ❤️ being curious together.

Physical Therapy & Wellness

Traditional OT couldn’t quite pinpoint what was happening with my hand—until I found my friends at Rehabology. Through their Neuro-Robotic Rehabilitation program and data-driven approach, we were able to create a plan that truly addressed my concerns and fine-tuned my therapy.
As incredible as the technology is, the real magic of this clinic isn’t the equipment—it’s the people. The therapists make you feel seen, heard, and, when it finally happened, even worthy of a long-awaited, socially distanced hug. I once hesitated to share because they’re local to New York, but I couldn’t resist—especially now that they also offer TeleRehabilitation.
I just ❤️ being there.

Body & Sensory Integration

Relearning how to trust my eyes and ears—how my brain makes sense of the world—was just as important as learning to walk steadily again. These resources helped me reconnect to my environment with more clarity, confidence, and calm.

"Sight is how little you can see. Vision is how much you can see!"

I did not lose sight, but my vision was impacted. Mind-Body-World Optometry takes a comprehensive, holistic approach to neuro-optometric visual rehabilitation, and Dr. Slotnick is intuitive and creative in her support. I've improved so much - including balance, the awareness of myself in space, and widening my window to the world. I've been able to create art again. I ❤️ trusting the process.

For the first 2 years following my stroke, I struggled to understand and was consistently told there was nothing wrong with my hearing. That was true, I didn't lose hearing function, the problem was in processing, the point when the sound reaches the brain.

Beyond basic hearing tests, auditory processing therapy can support how the brain interprets sound, filters noise, and maintains attention—skills that can be affected after brain injury. Finding Dr. Datino at Audiology and Speech Solutions, someone who finally understood what I was going through, was a gift that helped me return to our ridiculously loud family and live music. If not for our continued work, I would likely be hiding out, living a very quiet and lonely life. I ❤️ my loud Cuban familia again.

Elizabeth Arnold at Elite Health Services recognized that trauma was keeping my body in a constant state of protection, limiting the reflexes needed to support higher-level motor, communication, and cognitive recovery.
Through reflex integration work, I learned how specific movement patterns can “awaken sensory-motor memory,” helping the nervous system more easily restore impaired functions. For me, this supported not only movement, but vision, hearing, focus, memory, thinking, and emotional regulation. For the first time, I truly felt whole again—like my left side finally belonged to my body.

Naboso – Helping Me Feel Grounded
After my stroke, neglect and reduced sensation on my left side sometimes made me feel unsteady, almost as if I were floating. The textured surface of Naboso products sends sensory input back to my brain, helping me feel my feet on the ground, stand taller, and move with more confidence and balance.

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Everyday Tools That Help Me

Noise-reducing headphones for sensory overload
Captioning and transcription (like Otter.ai) for auditory processing support
High-contrast text and enlarged fonts for visual fatigue

Every stroke journey is different. These are simply the tools and supports that helped me feel more present in my body, clearer in my mind, and more confident in my life again. Use these resources as a starting point, and always check with your care team to determine what’s right for your unique recovery.