1. What is a stroke? -- 2. Finding the cause of a stroke -- 3. Stroke prevention -- 4. How the brain works -- 5. Medical complications after stroke -- 6. Recovery and rehabilitation -- 7. Stroke in the young and the old -- 8. Impact on marriage and relationships -- 9. Impact on children and family -- 10. Return to work and leisure activities -- 11. Weakness after stroke -- 12. Loss of sensation or vision -- 13. Problems with memory and thinking -- 14. Emotional and personality changes -- 15. Communication difficulties -- 16. Swallowing difficulties -- 17. Pain and muscle spasms -- 18. Equipment and home environment -- 19. Nontraditional treatments -- 20. Understanding clinical research
