This website attempts to reduced the size of the haystack and bring you the information in an orgranized fashion. The National Aphasia Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families. Although stroke continues to be the third leading cause of death in the United States, the risk of dying from a stroke is less than half of what it was 20 years ago. This is due to better control of risk factors and improved treatment. Two-thirds of stroke victims survive.
Stroke is a cardiovascular disease that affects the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain.
Your risk of stroke increases with age. In fact, approximately two-thirds of all strokes occur in people age 65 and older. The following links have been supplied for your convenience and do not infer endorsement by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario of any program, product or service which may be mentioned. It includes articles, Community Resources, Educational Materials, and community services of interest to those in Southern California. Stroke Association of Southern California 2001 S. Barrington Ave.