WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORT GROUPS?
Support groups are a very important way of helping you and family members to establish new connections with people in similar situations. There are over 2,000 stroke support groups that are registered with the American Stroke Association. To find a stroke support group in your area, call 1-888-4-STROKE (478-7653) and ask for the Stroke Family Support Network. www.strokeassociation.org/strokegroup also has a registry of stroke support groups available. Support Groups for Stroke Survivors Support groups may provide encouragement and allow an opportunity to express feelings, ask questions and share information with others. Through support groups, you can find comfort in talking with other people who can understand what you are experiencing. In addition, support groups can provide technical information that you can use to figure out how to continue life with your new limitations. Support Groups for Caregivers If the stroke survivor is dependent, caregivers often require support groups as w
