The "Discharge Cliff" is real. Clinical teams work tirelessly to stabilize patients, but the transition to home is often where the most significant setbacks occur. Patients leave the hospital in a state of cognitive and emotional "overload," unable to retain the critical resource information provided at discharge.

Introducing ROSA: Resource Orientation for Stroke and Aphasia. ROSA is a survivor-led, 2-hour resource orientation designed to be delivered in the subacute phase. It isn't just "another meeting"—it is a strategic extension of your care team.

• Proven Success: Built on the 5-year legacy of our flagship all-day conference at Temple University, ROSA distills a half-decade of community trust into a scalable, 2-hour clinical-to-community bridge.

• Patient Retention & Satisfaction: By providing a clear "next step" after discharge, you increase patient engagement with outpatient services and improve HCAHPS scores related to discharge quality.

• Aphasia-Friendly Design: We specialize in reaching the hardest-to-serve survivors—those with communication barriers—ensuring your health system is truly accessible to all.

For Survivors & Families

You survived the stroke. Now, learn how to live with it.

The day you leave the hospital is a victory—but the weeks that follow can feel like a lonely uphill climb. If you’ve ever felt like you were handed a stack of papers you couldn't read, or given directions you couldn't follow, you aren't alone. You were in an "information avalanche."

ROSA is your roadmap. Unlike traditional therapy, ROSA is a 2-hour orientation led by stroke survivors who have walked your path. We don't just give you medical advice; we give you real-world navigation.

What you get in 2 hours:

• The Survivor Perspective: Real talk about the first few months.

• The Care Team Connection: A chance to ask questions to experts (Neurology, SLP, PT, and more) in a low-stress setting.

• A Community: Proof that you are not alone and that recovery is a long-term journey, not a short-term sprint.

Don't see ROSA at your hospital?

Ask for it. Your hospital wants you to succeed. Tell your Social Worker, Neurologist, or Patient Advocate: "I want to attend the ROSA orientation. Is our hospital a ROSA partner yet?"