Neurosciences

Stroke Survivorship and Support

Life After Stroke/Survivorship

Stroke affects everyone differently. Stroke survivors have changes in their physical, mental and emotional abilities. Many stroke survivors continue to improve for a long time, sometimes many years. Rehabilitation is about getting your life back – living independently, returning to your family, friends, community and work. With proper care and rehabilitation, there is life after stroke.

Occupational and Physical Therapy Stroke Rehabilitation at UTMB:

  • Occupational therapy works to maximize the individual’s functional performance in activities of daily living so that he/she can reach the highest level of participation.
  • Physical therapy works to help the individual to return to his/her activities at home, work and community. Physical Therapists focus on movement, pain management, and ways to prevent problems that may occur after stroke.

Stroke Support Group

The UTMB Health Stroke Support Group provides stroke survivors and their caretakers the opportunity to participate in monthly meetings where a variety of activities occur and topics are discussed such as coping skills, nutrition, care giver support and more. Meetings are led by UTMB clinicians and staff from Nursing, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.

The group meets the fourth Wednesday of every other month in Galveston from 3:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m.

Stroke Support Group - January 2023

The group meets the 1st Thursday of every month from 1:00 p.m.— 2:00 p.m.

Topics with guest speakers to be announced through group emails.

Meetings are available in person at each location and virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Light refreshments and snacks are served. Parking is free.

Three Monthly Locations:

Galveston

OLLI at 1200 Market Street Entrance is on the side of the building facing toward Mechanic Street.
Parking entrance is on Mechanic Street “Lot D/Annex”, Galveston, TX 77550

Clear Lake

UTMB Clear Lake Campus Boardroom, Room 1.380
200 Blossom Street, Webster, TX 77598

Angleton-Danbury

Professional Building II- Auditorium
146 E. Hospital Drive, Angleton, TX 77515

What is the purpose of the support group?

To provide a network of support from others who have faced similar challenges

To provide support for caregivers, family and friends about your loved one's diagnosis and what you may expect in the future

To provide education about stroke prevention and recovery from healthcare professionals and community resources

To offer stroke families the resources and support they need to live an active and satisfying life while coping with their losses and disabilities due to stroke

Who can attend?

  • Stroke survivors
  • Caregivers
  • Family Members
  • Friends
  • Healthcare professionals

What are members saying?

"It's nice to find out other people have the same problems."

"The people, therapist, the UTMB students, the stroke survivors. I learned so much from the meetings."

Stroke Support Group Flier

Event Information

Stroke Support Group - January 2023
, 2023 - -
In person & virtual
strokesupportgroup@utmb.edu
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