"Strokes are the third highest cause of death in New Zealand each year, and the highest cause of ongoing disability," says Mark Vivian new CEO of the New Zealand Stroke Foundation.
Those who survive strokes often have a greater level of ongoing disability than survivors of heart attacks.

The Stroke Foundation provides information and support to people with a stroke, their family/whanau and caregivers. Field Officers and stroke support clubs assist the stroke-affected community and also provide information through literature, videos.
The 0800 78 76 53 (0800 STROKE) provides helpline support to the general public.

To find out more about the work of The Stroke Foundation visit http://www.stroke.org.nz

Our libraries carry a variety of resources relating to health issues in our health collections. Titles you may like to try include
When lightning strikes : an illustrated guide to stroke prevention and recovery by Valery Feigin
Coping with strokes by Tom Smith
What you really need to know about caring for someone after a stroke by Robert Buckman