Hello All
I hope you are enjoying this amazingly beautiful Low Country day. I think it’s an ice cream cone kind of day.
I thought I’d take a moment and share a few helps that we have come across that you may find helpful. If you know of any others, please share them in the comments or email them to our new group email address: lowcountrystrokegroup@gmail.com.
Why Are Support Groups Helpful?
The respected Mayo Clinic tells us that if you're facing a major illness or stressful life change, you don't have to go it alone. A support group can help. Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. and can provide an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about diseases or treatments.
The Mayo Clinic reports that for many people, a health-related support group may fill a gap between medical treatment and the need for emotional support. A person's relationship with a doctor or other medical personnel may not provide adequate emotional support, and a person's family and friends may not understand the impact of a disease or treatment. A support group among people with shared experiences may function as a bridge between medical and emotional needs.
To read more about what the Mayo Clinic has to say about the benefits of joining a support group, you can check it out here:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/support-groups/art-20044655
Are There Any Online Resources That Can Help?
Interested in some online stroke survivor and caregiver resources, check these out:
The American Stroke Association also offers forums where you can interract with, to submit questions to, or to share experiences with other stroke survivors and caregivers. If you wish to check it out, go to: https://supportnetwork.heart.org/s/ .
Another good online resource is the Stroke Association out of the United Kingdom. Strokes are a worldwide problem and the Stroke Association offers a wealth of online resources that may help with coping with those walking the stroke survivor path. For more information, click here: https://www.stroke.org.uk.
Facebook has a very large support group online. While any social media site should be approached with caution, the group does a good job of encouraging one another and giving support during difficult times. There is a support group for both survivors and caregivers and both have tens of thousands of members from all over the world. To check them out, click here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Strokesupportgroup1 (stroke)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/103001490399094 (caregiver)
We Have A Website!!
Our group has a new website where group communication, meeting reminders, and a place where you can submit comments and send emails can be made. Check it out here at: https://lowcountrystrokesupportgroup.blogspot.com .
Meeting Reminder
Have a blessed week.
Rick...
