Life After Stroke/Survivorship
Stroke affects everyone differently. Stroke survivors have changes in their physical, mental and emotional abilities. Many stroke survivors continue to improve for a long time, sometimes many years. Rehabilitation is about getting your life back –
living independently, returning to your family, friends, community and work. With proper care and rehabilitation, there is life after stroke.
Occupational and Physical Therapy Stroke Rehabilitation at UTMB:
- Occupational therapy works to maximize the individual’s functional performance in activities of daily living so that he/she can reach the highest level of participation.
- Physical therapy works to help the individual to return to his/her activities at home, work and community. Physical Therapists focus on movement, pain management, and ways to prevent problems that may occur after stroke.
Stroke Support Group
The UTMB Health Stroke Support Group provides stroke survivors and their caretakers the opportunity
to participate in monthly meetings where a variety of activities occur and topics are discussed such as coping skills, nutrition, care giver support and more. Meetings are led by UTMB clinicians and staff from Nursing, Physical, Occupational, and
Speech Therapy.
The group meets the fourth Wednesday of every other month in Galveston from 3:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m.