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Aphasia Support Group
This group is
designed to reach those people with aphasia who no longer have insurance for speech
therapy (or never had it) and cannot afford private therapy. It is currently available
only in the Omaha area and is a result of a collaboration between the Nebraska State Stroke
Association and a group of speech therapists in Omaha. If you would like more
information on this group, or information on how to start a similar group in your area, contact the Nebraska State Stroke Association.
Come Back Club
The Come Back Club is a support group for
stroke survivors, family members, and other concerned persons. Meetings include
educational and social events that are designed to help members learn ways to maximize the
quality of life after stroke. If you’re interested in starting a Come Back Club
in your area, or would like more information on the Lincoln club, contact the Nebraska State Stroke Association.
Peer Visitation Program
Offered in both Lincoln and Omaha, the Peer
Visitation Program is designed to give hope and encouragements to new stroke survivors and
their families. Trained, dedicated stroke survivors and caregivers share their personal
experiences in dealing with strokes, successfully demonstrating the steps they took to
rebuild their lives. To enroll in or become a volunteer for the Peer Visitation Program,
or to start one in your area, contact the
Nebraska State Stroke Association.
Resource Library
The Nebraska
State Stroke Association has a large library of books and videos about stroke. All materials are
available for checkout by NSF members.
Speaker’s Bureau
Strokes can be
prevented. The Nebraska State Stroke Association provides educational programs that show
listeners how to reduce their own risk of stroke, learn to recognize the warning signs of
stroke in others and what to do when they see them. Programs also provide useful
information in how to maximize the quality of life for stroke survivors and their family.
Designed for any size group, the programs are free of charge. To arrange a speaker for
your area, contact the Nebraska State Stroke
Association.
“Strike Out Stroke” Newsletter
Published three
times a year, the Nebraska State Stroke Association’s newsletter provides stories about
stroke survivors, on information on prevention, recovery, and living with a stroke. If you
would like to receive the newsletter, call 1-888-808-5678 and leave your name and mailing
address or click here.
Stroke Support Group
African-Americans
are almost twice as likely as Caucasian Americans to have a stroke. The Nebraska State Stroke
Association is currently working with the Caregiver’s Support Services in the North
Omaha area to reach out to African-American stroke survivors and their families.