As the most important academic authority in the stroke science and system of care development in Turkey, Turkish Society of Cerebrovascular Diseases [TBDHD abbreviated in Turkish], attachs great importance to care and life quality of the stroke survivors, their care givers and families. The society The considers “public education” as the fundamental factor in preventing stroke, achieving acute stroke treatment and improving the quality of life of patients and relatives after stroke. We now became a member of SAFE coalition which, we believe, that contribute positively to our activities in this scope and take it further. TBDHD will continue its efforts for the health and quality of life of patients and their families.