Feeling Overwhelmed by Stroke or Aphasia Care?
There’s a Better Way to Cope.
Feel Less Overwhelmed in Just 5 Days—One Small Step at a Time.
Being a stroke care partner can feel like too much—especially when no one ever showed you how. In this free 5-day course, you’ll take small, realistic steps to name what’s really draining you, reduce overwhelm, and feel more in control—without having to figure it out alone.
What You’ll Learn in Just 5 Days
Each day, you’ll take one small, actionable step to reduce overwhelm and regain control.
- Day 1: Reflect & Reclaim – Recognize what’s in your control (and what’s not) when stroke changes how your loved one thinks, communicates, and interacts with you.
- Day 2: Organize to Relieve – Reduce the mental load by simplifying and delegating tasks.
- Day 3: Build a Circle – Identify people who can support you emotionally and practically.
- Day 4: Ask for Help – Learn how to build a support system when others don’t understand the hidden struggles of communication and cognitive stroke changes
- Day 5: Sustain Balance – Protect your energy with small, sustainable self-care habits.
You don’t have to do everything alone.
This course will help you regain control—without adding more to your plate.
Why This Course Matters
Caring for someone after a stroke can feel like navigating an unfamiliar world.
And most stroke guides focus on the survivor.
But this course is built for you—the care partner.
Maybe their thinking has changed, or their communication is different because of aphasia. You try to support them—but it’s hard when you don’t recognize the person you knew, and you feel like you're the only one holding everything together.
Whether you’re the spouse, adult child, or sibling of a stroke survivor, the weight of caregiving builds fast. Especially when no one ever gave you a guide.
And if your loved one has aphasia, that silence adds another layer—disconnection, confusion, and grief no one prepared you for.
This free stroke caregiver email course won’t fix everything—but it will help you name what’s been keeping you up at night, and show you what’s possible when the right support is in place.
By the end of this course, you’ll:
- Feel less alone in what you’ve been carrying.
- See where you’ve been over-functioning—and where you can start making space
- Learn small, practical ways to bring back structure, support, and connection
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters most—without losing yourself in the process.
“This Changed Everything for Me as a Caregiver”
Tina thought she had to manage everything alone.
Like many stroke care partners, she was drowning in daily responsibilities—feeling stretched too thin and unsure of how to help her husband recover after aphasia.
People had offered help, but she always said, “I appreciate it, but I’ve got it.” Until one day, she didn’t.
When Tina finally took a step back and asked for support, everything shifted. She discovered small, practical ways to lighten her load—and the relief was immediate.
This free stroke caregiver support course helped her find clarity, boundaries, and hope again. That’s exactly what it can help you do too. One step at a time.
“This gave me structure and peace. I didn’t know how much I needed it until I finally said yes.”
—Tina, Stroke Care Partner
Here’s What to Expect Each Day
Daily Bite-Sized Lessons
Get a short, actionable email
each morning.
Small Shifts, Big Impact
Simple tools that ease your
caregiving stress.
Quick Wins
Steps you can take right away to feel more in control.
Can You Afford to Stay Overwhelmed?
Stroke changes everything. When your loved one no longer sees the world the same way or communicates like they used to, it can feel impossible to know what to do next.
But you don’t have to figure this out alone. Whether their stroke was recent or years ago, the best time to start is today.
In just 15 minutes a day, you’ll take simple, meaningful steps to ease the overwhelm, set boundaries, and gain clarity—so you can support them without losing yourself.
- Reduce overwhelm.
- Set boundaries without guilt.
- Create space for YOU.
You’re carrying so much—but you don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s start today.
About Genevieve Richardson
Founder, LIFE Speech Pathology® & LIFE Aphasia Academy®
For over 30 years, I’ve supported families impacted by stroke, aphasia, and cognitive-communication changes.
I’ve seen firsthand that the strongest recoveries don’t just come from therapy—they come from caregivers who are supported, empowered, and no longer carrying it all alone.
When a care partner moves from “doing everything” to rebuilding connection and shared responsibility, everything changes. There’s more dignity, more hope, and a greater chance for real partnership again—not just survival.
That’s why I created LIFE Aphasia Academy®—to provide steady, structured support for spouses, adult children, and family caregivers.
From the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast to a one-of-a-kind member community, my mission is to help you feel more connected, more equipped, and more like yourself again.
You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s build a path to LIFE beyond aphasia and stroke—together.
