Stroke Awareness & Recovery by AbilityPath

11/02/2026

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after experiencing a stroke and is expected to make a full recovery, his team announced Sunday.

The 53-year-old experienced “numbness in his arm” on Saturday afternoon and was taken to a local hospital, where doctors determined he suffered a stroke, according to a statement from his office.

Stroke is among the top causes of death in the United States. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and diabetes are leading causes of stroke, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms can include trouble speaking or understanding others; numbness, weakness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg; problems seeing with one or both eyes; headache; and trouble walking.

Learn stroke warning signs here: http://strokeinfo.org/signs/en/


https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/01/politics/chris-murphy-stroke

10/30/2026

Join Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke for Illuminated Stories After Stroke on November 10th from 2-4pm at the Locatelli Center, Santa Clara University. Gather with stroke survivors, care partners, families, healthcare professionals, and others to honor local stroke survivors, as they share seven-minute stories about “spark moments” that shifted them toward a newfound sense of purpose, connection, and hope.

We welcome the community to reflect, connect, and celebrate the wisdom that emerges through lived experience. Every story is unique, yet the threads of resilience, courage, and hope remind us of our shared humanity. Together, we illuminate the stories that connect us.

Get tickets at: https://www.beyondstillness.org/illuminated-ca

10/29/2026

October 29th marks World Stroke Day, a crucial reminder of the impact of stroke in the US. With 795,000 strokes occurring annually, knowing stroke warning signs could save lives. Our Stroke & Brain Injury Services-REACH AbilityPath offers affordable rehabilitation to help survivors regain independence. Don't miss Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke Event: Illuminated Stories After Stroke on Nov 10th, 2-4pm at Locatelli Center at Santa Clara University. Get free stroke recovery booklets from Deb Shaw, a three-time survivor and founder of Champion The Challenges . Together, we can raise awareness and support recovery.

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10/28/2026

Stroke rehabilitation has advanced dramatically in the past 25 years. Modern rehabilitation focuses on matching therapies to each patient’s specific recovery needs.

When a stroke damages the neural circuits that govern movement, the signals that once flowed from brain to muscle at full strength through thousands of fibers are suddenly diminished, rerouted and degraded. The goal of modern rehab is to amplify whatever signal remains — stimulating the nervous system along the injured pathway or pushing the brain to find alternative routes. At the same time, coupling that stimulation to the intense, repetitive, task-specific practice that drives the reforming of brain networks.

Devices such as vagus nerve stimulation implants and wearable technologies are expanding options for individualized recovery after stroke.


https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/new-stroke-rehabilitation-technology-recovery/

10/26/2026

People who survive a stroke while living with atrial fibrillation face a high risk of a second one. A study published in the journal Neurology on October 21 found that patients whose normal heart rhythm was restored within eight weeks of their stroke were less likely to be hospitalized again for a stroke or a blood clot elsewhere in the body over five years.

The findings matter to adult children and spouses, who often help make treatment decisions for an older relative after a stroke. AFib causes about 1 in 7 strokes, and those strokes tend to be more severe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC estimates 12.1 million people in the United States will have AFib by 2050.


https://www.medicaldaily.com/afib-stroke-early-rhythm-control-repeat-stroke-risk-480357

10/21/2026

Stroke Awareness & Recovery now offers affordable stroke and brain injury therapeutic rehabilitation services through its REACH program for adults ages 18+ to improve independence and quality of life. All classes are led by licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists and deliver community-based, small group, and one-on-one services that support recovery.
If you live in the Bay Area, contact us today to learn more:
https://www.strokeinfo.org/stroke-and-brain-injury-services/

10/19/2026

Young adult stroke rates are rising — and more survivors are living with lasting effects. Stroke is usually thought of as something that happens to older people. But new research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that more young people are having strokes, surviving and living with the long-term effects.

Strokes among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over almost three decades, even as short-term survival after stroke improved, UC research suggests.

High blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation and substance use increased among younger adults who had a stroke, the data showed. Substance use among younger adults with stroke increased from 4.6% in 1993-1994 to 40.2% in 2020, with much of the increase reflecting ma*****na use.


https://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/2026/10/young-adult-stroke-rates-are-rising-and-more-survivors-are-living-with-lasting-effects.html

10/16/2026

When it comes to stroke prevention, you're probably aware of the usual risk factors like high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking. But new research suggests their may be more warning signals that fly under the radar. The findings point to three physical markers that may predict stroke risk long before traditional symptoms appear.

Walking Pace: Of the three markers, walking pace showed the strongest association with stroke risk. Participants who reported a slow walking pace had a 64% higher risk of stroke compared to those who reported a brisk walking pace.

Grip strength: For every 5 kg decrease in grip strength (which is equivalent to approximately 11 lbs), stroke risk increased by 7%.

Muscle mass: Participants with probable sarcopenia, a condition characterized by low muscle mass and reduced physical function, had a 30% higher risk of stroke compared to those without it.


https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/these-3-physical-markers-may-predict-stroke-risk-study-shows-walking-pace

10/14/2026

Don't miss this special stroke community event hosted by Stillness: Stories After Stroke: Illuminated Stories After Stroke, Nov 10th at Locatelli Center, Santa Clara University.
Get tickets here: https://www.beyondstillness.org/illuminated-ca

Join local stroke survivors, their families, and healthcare professionals for a gathering featuring local stroke survivors sharing their intentionally crafted seven-minute personal stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope after stroke.

Stroke Awareness & Recovery now offers Stroke and Brain Injury Services. We offer affordable, community-based rehabilitation by licensed therapists that helps adults build connections, independence, confidence and quality of life.

Learn more at: https://www.strokeinfo.org/stroke-and-brain-injury-services/

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