Inova Loudoun Hospital Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group Next Meeting October 12 at 11 a.m.

Next Meeting October 12, 2016, at 11 a.m.

Leesburg, VA — October 12, 2016 — Inova Loudoun Hospital hosts a free, monthly Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group. The purpose of the support group is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment as a part of the stroke recovery process for those who are affected by stroke and their caregivers. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. – noon at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, in the second floor Patient Education Room. The next Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group will be on Wednesday, October 12th.

The October speaker will be Debby Collins, a certified Speech Pathologist. She’ll talk about how apps can be used to improve areas of life that have been impacted by stroke. Collins’ bachelor’s and master’s degrees are in speech therapy. She is a Certified Speech Language Pathologist with more than 20 years of experience.

Stroke is a “brain attack” cutting off vital oxygen and blood to parts of the brain that control everything we do. Every year, stroke affects nearly 800,000 people in the US. The survivors of stroke forever experience changes that can affect speaking, walking, memory, and thinking. Recovery is a lifelong process. Socializing in a supportive and encouraging environment is an important part of stroke recovery. Support groups allow stroke survivors and caregivers an opportunity to interact with others who understand the life changes that occur after stroke.

Participation is free and registration isn’t required. For further information, please contact Jill Lieb, Stroke Support Group Liaison @ Jill.Lieb@inova.org or 703-858-6199.

Media Contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-3493

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Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.