PLEASE NOTE: The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Walk scheduled for Saturday, September 26, has been canceled due to the inclement weather forecasted.
Thank you for your understanding!
Our free Stroke and Aneurysm Support Group offers a place where stroke survivors and their caregivers and loved ones can discuss life issues after stroke and learn from each other how to move forward with new abilities. Our group is coordinated by a licensed medical social worker.
What Does the Stroke & Aneurysm Support Group Offer?
- A comfortable place to share your challenges, triumphs, and personal experiences
- Educational lectures from guest speakers, including neurologists, registered dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, and other members of The Valley Hospital medical staff
- Social gatherings
- A forum to share hints and tips for living a quality life after a stroke
2026 Support Group Dates
- Tuesday, September 8
- Tuesday, October 13
- Tuesday, November 10
- Tuesday, December 8
Questions About the Stroke Support Group?
Call us at 201-389-0205 to register for the support group and to receive our monthly invitation and newsletter. You can also email [email protected]. New members are always welcome!
Integrative Health and Healing: Calm the Mind, Body and Spirit
A discussion about integrative healing practices that can be used to reduce fear and anxiety and promote well-being. Includes breathing and guided imagery exercises.
Healthy, Balanced, Diet for Life
Nicole Fuller, RDN discusses tips for enjoying a Healthy-Balanced-Diet for Life including how to choose healthy foods and how to read a Nutrition Facts Panel.
Medications for Secondary Stroke Prevention
Laura Lee, Pharm D, at The Valley Hospital, will discuss medications commonly prescribed after a stroke, the purpose behind taking these medications, and their potential side effects.
Exercise Is Medicine - Part 2
Learn about how you can safely get started with an exercise program and the key components to receiving the most benefit.
Exercise Is Medicine - Part 1
Learn about the short term and long term benefits of exercise and how exercise can be used for disease management.
Stroke Support Every Step of the Way
Learn how The Valley Hospital supports stroke patients from their treatment in the hospital as well as when they return home after treatment.
Other Helpful Services at Valley
Support Group Details
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: The Valley Hospital
South Tower, First Floor, Conference Room B/C
4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus
Stroke & TIA: What You Need to Know
Our downloadable stroke & TIA guide provides information on everything you need to know about having a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Stroke Connection
This quarterly newsletter from the American Stroke Association offers helpful resources, patient stories and more for stroke survivors and their families.
Conversations Like No Other Podcast
Listen to our podcast episode Stroke Sense: Recognize & React with Eileen Gornell, RN, MSN, SCRN, ASC-BC.
