CHAPTER 1: EMOTIONAL HEALTH Regional Medical Center Stroke Support Group (408) 729-2882 A multi-disciplinary team representing speech language pathology, physical therapy and occupational therapy facilitate this monthly program. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 1:00pm – 2:30pm. Call to register or for more information.
Online Stroke Support Groups Aging Care Caregiver Forum www.agingcare.com/Caregiver-Forum Meet other family caregivers and experts in every field of elder care. Get answers to your questions, one-on-one support and practical guidance. Most importantly, you will be part of a caring community all sharing their experiences, insights, frustrations and joys of helping a loved one.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Monthly Post Stroke Support Group Contact: Robert Medel (408) 885-2397 robert medel@hhs.sccgov.org This group provides support for people with spinal cord and brain injuries, their families, and friends. The group meets at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Cafeteria Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 751 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
American Stroke Association Support Network (800) 286-9030 www.supportnetwork.heart.org The Support Network offers an online community giving stroke survivors and caregivers an opportunity to support one another, inspire each other, and learn from each other. Caregiver Online Support Group www.lists.caregiver.org/mailman/listinfo/ caregiver-online_lists.caregiver.org An unmoderated group for families, partners and other caregivers of adults. The group offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one.
Skills Plus (408) 423-3570 www.skillsplusprogram.org A program to help stroke survivors and other physically challenged adults improve social, physical, and cognitive skills. Caregiver classes for caregivers of students enrolled in the program.
Caring Bridge www.caringbridge.org Caring Bridge helps you create a free personal website to quickly share updates about your own or someone else’s health journey.
Well Spouse Association www.wellspouse.org Northern California contact: (732) 577-8899 Well Spouse is a national, not-for-profit membership organization which gives support to spouses and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
Stroke Network www.strokenetwork.org Provides online support to adult stroke survivors and caregivers.
TIP: Recovery and renewal is not a race; it can take time, and is an individual experience. Stay busy. Attend support groups for new connections and remain focused. www.PacificStrokeAssociation.org support@psastroke.org – (650) 565-8485
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