By: Lauren Antkowiak Families and friends face uncertainty after someone they love suffers from a stroke. Most of those who suffer from a stroke are older and do not ever fully recover from it. The future is unknown for stroke patients, so sometimes you just need to be surrounded by people who have ...
By: Lauren Antkowiak
Families and friends face uncertainty after someone they love suffers from a stroke. Most of those who suffer from a stroke are older and do not ever fully recover from it. The future is unknown for stroke patients, so sometimes you just need to be surrounded by people who have or are going through the same thing you are. Talking to someone who has gone through the same experience and seeing how they deal with life after a stroke can be inspiring for those who are just starting their journey. Expressing fear, sadness, and loneliness that come with having a stroke can aid the healing process for stroke survivors. A positive attitude and a sense of hopefulness can come out of a support system that may even improve a stroke victim’s health. If you or someone you know has suffered from a stroke, reach out to one of these support groups to receive the help you need to get through this difficult time.
Stroke Survivors Support Group
55 Melroy Ave, Lackawanna, NY 14218
OLV Senior Neighborhood Community Room (1st Floor)
Contact: Health Connection (716) 447-6205
Meet: 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00am
Family Support Group University at Buffalo
3435 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
82 Biomedical Education Building at University of Buffalo
Contact: Carol Ann Sellers (716) 829-5532
Meet: Every Thursday at 11:00am
*Strictly for families and survivors.*
Reconnecting After Stroke and Brain Injury
445 Tremont Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Contact: Anne Sammarco (716) 690-2274
Meet: Second Tuesday of month at 4:30-6pm
*Offers both guest speakers on various topics that the group demonstrates an interest, as well as an open forum where we encourage group discussion. More for survivors, but caregivers are welcome.*
Kenmore Mercy Hospital Stroke Survivor/Caregiver
2950 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217
Contact: Catherine Mulawka (716) 447-6213
Meet: 4th Tuesday of the month 2:00-4:00pm KMH Emergency Dept Conference Room
*Informal group setting, on 1st floor; new topic every month, includes expert speakers.*
Hotline
Stroke Family Warmline
Call 1-888-4-Stroke (1-888-478-7653)
Monday – Friday between 8:00am-5:00pm CT
*Connects stoke survivors and their families with an ASA team member who can provide support, helpful information, or just a listening ear. We have trained several members of ASA’s national call center to answer your questions about strokes.*
Newsletter
Stroke Connection
A free publication that offers support, information, and inspiration to stroke survivors and their families.
Offered as a digital publication, free app for smartphones and tablets, and on their official website:
http://strokeconnection.strokeassociation.org/
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