Strokes present significant challenges for those affected and their families. Initially, the focus is on survival, but later, they require a lot of strength and patience to cope with the consequences of the stroke. The rehabilitation process is accompanied by hope for recovery and fears that the effects of the stroke may not improve at all or only partially. This fear is linked to the concern of becoming dependent on the help of family members in the future. The guide "Stroke" aims to help address both the challenges and the fears. It explains the impairments resulting from a stroke and outlines the causes of a stroke. Finally, it presents the medical and therapeutic treatment options available.