May is Stroke Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate the community on recognizing the signs of a stroke and the path to recovery.  Despite advances in medical research and clinical care, strokes are the leading cause of death and adult disability in the United States. 

What is a stroke?

A stroke is a life-threatening condition when part of the brain doesn’t have adequate blood flow. This most commonly occurs because of a blocked vessel/artery or bleeding in the brain. Without a healthy supply of blood, the brain cells in that area start to die from a lack of oxygen. There are two main ways a stroke happens, ischemia and by hemorrhage.  

An Ischemic stroke is when cells don’t get enough blood flow to supply them with oxygen. This usually happens because something blocks blood vessels in the brain, cutting off blood flow. Ischemic strokes are the most common and account for the majority of all strokes.

Hemorrhagic strokes cause bleeding in or around the brain. 

Recovery from strokes, neurological conditions and traumatic brain injury often involve a journey of lifelong recovery. Join Plus One Foundation as we provide programming that supports those with neurological conditions. 

Plus One Foundation funds activities and experiences that offer education, rehabilitation, and training such as; art and music therapy, therapeutic horseback riding, integrated movement therapy, martial arts, meditation, yoga, and resources for aquatics. 

This summer we are gearing up for Hit the Deck 2023.  A wellness challenge event designed to raise funds for those with neurological disorders while challenging participants to improve their physical fitness and wellness. 

Stay tuned for more about Hit the Deck 2023.