Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group
Upcoming meetings are Feb. 16 and March 16
BRIDGEPORT - The St. Vincent's Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in Hawley 3A of the Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
The support group addresses the concerns and needs of stroke survivors and their caregivers, according to a statement. "It also provides an opportunity for participants to interact with others for emotional support as well as to share strategies and techniques to improve their quality of life," the statement said.
Speech, occupational, and physical therapists as well as neurologists and social workers are also available to provide information and links to services in the community, the statement said.
The group is sponsored by St. Vincent’s Department of Social Work and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
There is no charge for attendance at the group. Parking is free with validated ticket.
For more information, call occupational therapist Melissa Kopp at 203-576-5361 or social worker Helen Polewoj at 576-5608.
BRIDGEPORT - The St. Vincent's Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in Hawley 3A of the Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
The support group addresses the concerns and needs of stroke survivors and their caregivers, according to a statement. "It also provides an opportunity for participants to interact with others for emotional support as well as to share strategies and techniques to improve their quality of life," the statement said.
Speech, occupational, and physical therapists as well as neurologists and social workers are also available to provide information and links to services in the community, the statement said.
The group is sponsored by St. Vincent’s Department of Social Work and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
There is no charge for attendance at the group. Parking is free with validated ticket.
For more information, call occupational therapist Melissa Kopp at 203-576-5361 or social worker Helen Polewoj at 576-5608.
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