The MetroHealth Department of Neurology sponsors a stroke support group for stroke survivors, their family members, and caregivers. Continuous therapy and support are integral to recovery and improvement in the quality of life after stroke.

In addition to education, resources, and coping strategies, the stroke support group offers patients, their families, and caregivers fellowship, recreational opportunities, and much more.  Participants talk about the difficulties they have encountered after stroke and realize others are experiencing similar situations.  It provides members with reassurance that they are not alone in their recovery.

All meetings are held from 1:30-3 p.m. at MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Health Center in Room T-60

For more information, or to RSVP, Robynn Cox, RN, at 216-778-3922 or rcox1@metrohealth.org.
This schedule is tentative; please call to confirm topic.

March 5
To Help A Person Remain in their Home
Cheryl Crahen CRC, PC,  Coordinator, Benjamin S. Gerson Resource Center.

April 9
How Low Sodium/ Low Fat Diet Modification Can Decrease Stroke Risk
Angela Majerle RD LD.

May 14
The Impact of Music On Stroke Recovery
Carol Shively Mizes MT-BC NMT Fellow, Activity Therapy Coordinator/ Sean Snapp-Music Therapy Intern.

June 18
Coping and Adjustment Strategies After Stroke
Elizabeth Dreben PhD, Rehabilitation Psychologist.

September 10
TBD

October 18
Annual MetroHealth  Stroke Conference

November 5
Diabetes: A Modifiable Risk Factor For Decreasing the Risk of Stroke
Cindy Newshutz, RN, CDE.