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When: First Wednesday of Every Month
Where: 4th Floor, Presence Covenant Medical Center
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
What is a stroke support group?
- A self help discussion group where stroke survivors and their families meet to help one another
- A group of people with similar problems, who offer encouragement and moral support
- Dedicated to helping stroke survivors and their families understand the many physical and emotional needs after a stroke
- A place to meet new friends and learn
- A place to socialize and have fun with other people
- Where you meet as equals to help find meaning and purpose by helping others
Objectives:
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To encourage hopeful and positive attitudes
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To help make required adjustments in lifestyle
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To provide socialization opportunities for survivors and their families
- To provide education on stroke and emotional support
Program Topics:
- Introduction of participants and the objectives of the group
- Group discussion of individual needs and areas of concern
- Physiology of stroke: warning signs and prevention
- Role of motivation in rehabilitation process
- Communication problems after stroke
- Community services
- Exercise and diet
Could I have a stroke?
Risk factors:
- Age
- Family history
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- High cholesterol
- Inactive lifestyle
- Overweight
- Diabetes
- Heart and/or vascular disease
- High red blood cell count
Warning Signs
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
For more information, please call us at (217) 337-2202.
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