Next Step Program
American Stroke Foundation
The Next Step Program is aimed at maintaining and improving health, wellness, and participation for individuals who have moved beyond their stroke and wish to take their next steps in life. Health professionals develop targeted activities within four primary areas: Communication, Health Behaviors, Life After Stroke, and Physical Fitness to address participants goals.
Communication
Communication difficulties are often encountered following a stroke. ASF provides opportunities for individuals to improve speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills while having a normal conversation.
Healthy Behaviors
Healthy habits lead to better results. Our Healthy Behaviors activities give you the tools to improve stress management, increase safety in home and community, dealing with change and encouraging healthy food choices.
Life After Stroke
A stroke may impact the way you think or move. Life After Stroke activities guides you through new methods for coping with daily activities. Plus, it can help encourage stroke survivors to be productive and active members of their community.
Physical Fitness
Staying active is a vital part of maintaining health after a stroke. Our Physical Fitness activities are a great way to improve your health and prevent future strokes. We customize exercises that target upper and lower body while improving balance and endurance in a safe environment.
Change Your Mind
It Starts With You
Healing begins with a decision. Once you make up your mind to move forward, you're well on your way to maximizing your quality of life.
Next Step
Your Personal Goals
Because no two strokes are alike, your path to recovery is your own. Our programs are geared to move at your own pace to allow you to achieve your goals.
Next Step
Keep Pushing Forward
There are times you feel like giving up. The journey ahead isn't always easy. But it's always worth it. We give you the tools to persist and improve your quality of life.
Join Us
Hope Starts Here
If you would like to learn more about our program, it all starts here. Just fill out this form and one of our representatives will be in touch quickly to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have.
