Inova currently offers free support groups for stroke survivors and caregivers at three different locations: Telestar Court near Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus and Inova Loudoun Hospital.
These monthly gatherings can be very helpful to individuals recovering from a stroke and to their caregivers. Among the numerous topics discussed:
- Understanding stroke and how it affects you physically
- Reducing risk for stroke
- Adjusting to and safely performing daily activities
- Nutrition and fitness
- Available community services
Stroke Survivors & Caregivers – Fairfax location
2990 Telestar Court
Conference Room #1 and #3
Falls Church, VA 22042
(Map and directions)
Free. Meets the second Tuesday of every month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. No registration is required. For more information, contact Laura Buhler at laura.buhler@inova.org
Stroke Survivors & Caregivers – Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus location
3580 Joseph Siewick Drive
Lower Level Conference Center, Room B
Fairfax, VA 22033
Free. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. No registration is required. For information, contact Jill Fitzgerald at jill.fitzgerald@inova.org.
Stroke Survivors & Caregivers – Inova Loudoun Hospital location
44045 Riverside Parkway
Second floor, Patient Education Room
Leesburg, VA 20176
(Map and directions)
Free. Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon. No registration required. For more information, contact jill.lieb@inova.org (Stroke Group Liaison) or nicole.dlesk@inova.org (Stroke Coordinator).