It is the purpose of SurvivorS for SurvivorS to become a world class organization dedicated to serving stroke survivors. We will do this by being aware of the varied physical and emotional disabilities which accompany a stroke. We seek to offer assistance both as a clearinghouse for accessing support especially in regard to physical and emotional therapy, medical referrals, social and recreational opportunities and resources.
We will accomplish this goal by listening to the needs of stroke survivors, their caregivers and families; and attempt to build programs that support and enhance their lives and standing in the community.
We wish to educate survivors and the public about advances in stroke treatment, therapies, and opportunities to be active members of the community.
SurvivorS 4 SurvivorS Background
S4S began eight years ago by a single stroke survivor who became frustrated by the lack of services post rehab stay. It was in the midst of deep depression that the notion of fighting back was born. First up was volunteering at a local hospital as Stroke Peer Support. With this helping of others the depression was washed away and a purpose in life was found. It was this new found purpose that formed S4S. By helping other survivors there was a huge help to self. Thus a group of survivors was born that were dedicated to helping other survivors.
Over the years our services have grown to include:
SurvivorS 4 SurvivorS During Coronavirus
With stay at home orders S4S was effectively shutdown but strokes continued to occur and survivors found themselves with even more challenges. Our solution was to go virtual, joining the rest of the world working from home. We started with our survivor support meeting, which went surprisingly well, but was clearly insufficient given current conditions. Listening to our members we have now grown to:
We will accomplish this goal by listening to the needs of stroke survivors, their caregivers and families; and attempt to build programs that support and enhance their lives and standing in the community.
We wish to educate survivors and the public about advances in stroke treatment, therapies, and opportunities to be active members of the community.
SurvivorS 4 SurvivorS Background
S4S began eight years ago by a single stroke survivor who became frustrated by the lack of services post rehab stay. It was in the midst of deep depression that the notion of fighting back was born. First up was volunteering at a local hospital as Stroke Peer Support. With this helping of others the depression was washed away and a purpose in life was found. It was this new found purpose that formed S4S. By helping other survivors there was a huge help to self. Thus a group of survivors was born that were dedicated to helping other survivors.
Over the years our services have grown to include:
- Hospital peer support
- Home visits
- Phone support
- Survivor support group
- Get together: Dinners, Barbecues, Socials
- Recreational: Park walks, Golf, 5k Road Races
- Social media (Facebook, website, twitter)
- Stroke advocacy and education
SurvivorS 4 SurvivorS During Coronavirus
With stay at home orders S4S was effectively shutdown but strokes continued to occur and survivors found themselves with even more challenges. Our solution was to go virtual, joining the rest of the world working from home. We started with our survivor support meeting, which went surprisingly well, but was clearly insufficient given current conditions. Listening to our members we have now grown to:
- Survivor only support meeting, biweekly via Zoom
- Caregiver only support meeting, biweekly via Zoom
- Combined support meeting, biweekly via Zoom
- Yoga, weekly via Zoom
- Game Time, weekly via Zoom
- Stroke exercise class, weekly via Zoom
