Stroke Support Association

Stroke survivors and their caregivers beyond the Long Beach area can now benefit from SSA's weekly support groups via online Zoom meetings Tuesday mornings. Contact [email protected] to request an invitation. More information on our website: https://strokesupportassoc.org/our-services/support-groups/

Podcast recommended by SSA survivor member Kevin: Recovery After Stroke https://podcasts.google.com//aHR0cHM6Ly9yZWNvdmVyeWFmdGVyc

Caregivers provide essential long-term support for stroke survivors’ recovery and rehabilitation. They face the challenge of balancing caregiving with personal time, family, work, and other commitments. Over 53 million Americans are caregivers and are as diverse as those they care for daily. They are spouses, parents, siblings, partners, adult children, grandchildren, and family friends. Caregivers Need Care, Too Read about some are ways to care for the caregiver:... https://strokesupportassoc.org/care-for-the-caregiver-of-a/

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Are you a better person since your stroke? In what way has your stroke helped you grow? SSA members share their thoughts about the "gifts" a stroke has given them: https://strokesupportassoc.org/having-a-stroke-brings-its-/... Please share your thoughts in Comments.

Here is another exercise videos for stroke survivors will be shared from "A Stroke/of Luck". This one is about STRETCHES. These are divided into 3 difficulty levels: Red, Amber and Green. Have limited mobility.... Sit in a supported wheelchair/armchair. Use a hoist or rota stand for transfer. Require assistance from a carer to support movement and exercise. Fatigue very quickly. NOTE: These are not a substitute for medical care. Always check with your MD. You can ask for a referral to PT as needed. Exercises shouldn’t cause severe pain.

Here are some Core Exercises for Stroke Patients to Improve Stability. NOTE: These are not a substitute for medical care. Always check with your MD. You can ask for a referral to PT as needed. Exercises shouldn’t cause severe pain. https://www.flintrehab.com/core-exercises-for-stroke-patie/

Someone dear to you has just suffered a stroke. Do you wonder how you can best support your loved one while in the hospital? Here are 10 Tips: https://strokesupportassoc.org/how-to-support-your-loved-o/

THURSDAY, Sept 10 11:00 AM PT Ask Me Anything About Stroke - Speak with Panel of Health Care Professionals. Brought to you by Arrrowhead Regional Medical Center via ZOOM.

Free webinar for Caregivers "Take Back You Life" given by Loren M. Gelbert-Goff, MSW, LCSW, CHt: https://takebackyourlife.lpages.co/take-back-your-life/ Loren Gelberg-Goff, LCSW specializes in helping family caregivers learn to take as good care of themselves as their loved ones, and she would like to invite you to her free webinar, Thursday, September 10th at 4:30 PM PT. The Take Back Your Life: A Webinar for Caregivers in the Midst of Overwhelm will share tips and strategies, including one simple and impactful tweak you can make in your caregiving role to bring relief now.

Shared by stroke survivor and the founder of Michael and Francisca Foundation: https://www.flintrehab.com/can-the-brain-heal-itself-after/ SSA Disclaimer: We do not endorse any products or companies. You should talk with your doctor if you have any questions about devices for use at home.

UCI has expanded the time post stroke to include patients who have had a stroke in the last 5 years: UCI is currently recruiting for a Leg Therapy study at UC Irvine for stroke survivors, led by Dr An Do and Dr Steve Cramer. The study explores the possibility of using brain waves to control a functional electrical stimulation device to help stroke patients improve their walking.... The study involves 4 weeks of therapy, and includes several exams, plus brain imaging (EEG and possibly TMS). There is no charge to the patient or insurance company for any participation, and subjects are compensated $100 at the completion of the study. All activities take place on the main UC Irvine campus, in Irvine. Eligible patients will be 18-80 years old, have had a stroke in the prior 6 months-5 years, are able to walk more than 30 feet without help, and still have leg weakness. Eligible, interested patients can email: [email protected] or Dr Do at: [email protected]; or by PHONE:(949) 824-8748 [ask about the LEG THERAPY STUDY] You can find more information about the study at clinicaltrials.gov (search NCT04279067) If subjects do not meet the eligibility criteria, please contact UCI as there may be other stroke research studies they may be eligible for.

Our guest contributor Simon Gidney, Founder of A Mind to Care, offers tips to help in-home caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic amid increased safety concern...s. The virus has caused daily damage across the world but is at its most dangerous in the lives of the elderly, particularly to people living with dementia. For more, go to: https://apeaceofmindhomecare.com/maintaining-perspective-d/ #caregivertips #inhomecaregivers #amindtocare See more

Podcast suggestions for stroke survivors from Tsgoyna Tanzman: https://mailchi.mp/21d74441114f/wanna-hear-something-great