Resources and information for people interested in the LACI-3 trial. Alongside testing new treatments, LACI-3 ensures all participants receive the best available care based on current clinical guidelines. While LACI-3 is testing two promising drugs, it’s essential to remember that standard medical treatment remains the foundation of care for people with small vessel disease.In addition to medical treatment, making positive lifestyle changes — such as stopping smoking, staying active, eating well, and keeping blood pressure under control — can also help protect the small blood vessels in the brain. These steps support brain health, improve blood flow, and reduce the risk of further strokes, memory and thinking problems, and dementia.If you would like to learn more about small vessel disease, click here. Click here to learn more about resources and support available for people experiencing cerebral small vessel disease, stroke, and other age-related brain conditions. The Stroke AssociationThe new Stroke Support Pack from the Stroke Association has been created with stroke survivors and health professionals and specifically designed to give to people whilst in hospital. The pack consists of a 'hello' folder, a handy wallet sized card with our details, and two health information guides, one for newly diagnosed stroke survivors and one for loved ones or the people who support them.The purpose of the pack is to help people to understand what has happened to them, answer some common questions about stroke, and let people know where to find support and information once they are discharged. Life's Essential 8The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. Supporting good heart and brain health early helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life.Learn more about Life's Essential 8. Brain Care ScoreYour personalized McCance Brain Care Score is made up of three categories – Physical, Lifestyle, and Social Emotional – and it measures what you are already doing to protect your brain and prolong your brain health – exercise, sleep, social interactions, lowering blood pressure and more. Your doctor or nurse can work with you so that you improve your score slowly, at your own pace. Achieving your highest score and keeping your highest score month after month, year after year, will ensure you are taking the best care of your brain as you grow and thrive.Learn more your Brain Care Score. This article was published on 2025-08-11
