Stroke and Brain Health

Professor Yasmeen Faroqi-Shaw led a discussion about dysarthria, one of the speaking issues that you can get from a stroke. 16 attended.

Dr. Preeti Raghavan joined to address questions about congenital heart conditions. 16 attended.

Kimia and Layli organized a Jeopardy-style meeting where members answered trivia questions for points. 19 attended.

Kimia led the discussion on visual disturbances that can occur after a stroke. 15 attended.

Nicole's presented about getting ready for winter. She shared strategies for managing cold weather challenges. 18 attended.

The group held an informal meeting where members shared personal updates and discussed their experiences with strokes, including recovery journeys and the impact on their lives. Members reflected on the importance of support and kindness from the group, with several participants expressing gratitude for the community's role in their recovery.

Speaker: Kimia

Speaker: Preeti Raghavan

Schedule: If you are not a Young Stroke Group member, please register for stroke support services and you will be sent an email with the link to join the meeting on Zoom

Sensory Issues including pins and needles in the face: Kimia will tell us what to look for and how to reduce our risk.

What is vestibular rehab? What makes you a candidate for it? How can it improve your life? Physical therapist Caitlyn will explain this.