Patient Support

Stroke patients are as unique as stroke itself, so the Stroke Center team works with each patient and their family to identify what they need and how we can best support them, both in the hospital and through follow-up care.

Helpful information

We believe that understanding what happened to you, and how to prevent it from happening again, is an important way to feel confident and in control of your life again.

You might find helpful information on these national websites:

• American Stroke Association
• Brain Aneurysm Foundation

Support Groups

Hartford HealthCare offers two supportive opportunities for stroke survivors and caregivers to connect, learn, and grow. Participants can take part in educational sessions, explore coping and recovery strategies, share experiences, and ask questions in a supportive environment.

Life After Stroke

• Meets virtually on the third Wednesday of each month from 2–3 p.m.
• This group is open to stroke survivors and their caregivers.
• For more information or to join, contact Alyssa.Otero@hhchealth.org.

Stroke Strong

• Meets virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 –7 p.m.
• Designed for younger stroke survivors and their caregivers.
• For more information or to join, contact Jennie.Nazario@hhchealth.org.

Consider finding a local support group in Connecticut here

• CT Stroke Support Groups

Patient Resources

Experts and patients at the Ayer Neuroscience Institute offer a variety of information for stroke patients and families.

Videos

The following videos will help you learn how to prevent stroke, and if you do suffer a stroke, what treatments and care you can expect.

	The Stroke Center at Hartford Hospital Introduction: Dawn K. Beland, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, ACNS-BC, CNRN, SCRN, FAHA, Stroke Center Coordinator A Decade of Progress Against Brain Attacks
	Advancing Medicine Saving the Brain: Prevention & Intervention
	Stroke Prevention & Rehabilitation Prevention of Stroke: Dr. Issac Silverman From Stroke to Rehabilitation
	Using Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners) Blood Thinner Pills: Using Them Safely (English) Blood Thinner Pills: Using Them Safely (Spanish)
	Taking Care of Your Care Speak Up: Prevent Errors in Your Care

Ayer Support Includes:

• Behavioral health support from our social workers.
• Integrative medicine to help ease any anxiety or pain.
• Classes to learn more from our experts and other patients living with stroke.
• Rehabilitation services, both in- and out-patient