This support group is designed for current stroke survivors, their family, friends and caregivers. Our goal is to educate members about the path to recovery in a hybrid setting where individuals can feel valued, share experiences and provide hope to others.
These events are free to the public. It is not required that you be a patient of Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital to join.
2024 Stroke Support Group Topics
Wednesday, January 17
Improving Organization & Memory Skills | Speaker: Dawn Bush, CCC-SLP
Wednesday, February 21
Staying Positive Through the Winter Months | Speaker: Rachel Nicolosi, OTD, OTR/L & Mandy D'Agostino OTD, OTR/L
Wednesday, March 20
Caregiver & Survivor Support | Speaker: Craig Collins, stroke survivor
Wednesday, April 17
Preventing Cardiac Complications | Speaker: Lauren Oktavek, DPT
Wednesday, May 15
TBD
Wednesday, June 19
What to Expect When Paramedics Arrive | Speaker: Avon Paramedics
Wednesday, July 17
Meditation & Relaxation Techniques for Pain & Anxiety | Speaker: Aleta Mehring, PTA
Wednesday, August 21
Safety is the Best Medicine | Speaker: Kristin Velovitch, PharmD, BCGP
Wednesday, September 18
TBD
Wednesday, October 16
World Stroke Day Celebration
Wednesday, November 20
Healthy Eating During the Holidays | Speaker: Julia McPherson, RDN, LD
Wednesday, December 18
Stroke Recovery and the Arts | Speaker: TBD
Questions? Email us at CCRHsupportgroups@clevelandclinicrehab.com
For the benefit of the group and to make this a safe and supportive experience for all its members, we've developed guidelines for your participation. We ask that you please take the time to read them. Click here to read the Guidelines and Waiver.
By registering for this event you are confirming you have read, will abide by and agree to the terms of the Guidelines and Waiver linked above.