Box Hill
Stroke Support Group Inc.
The Box Hill Stroke Support Group is a loosely knit but closely concerned group of people connected in one way or another with those who have suffered a stroke and their carers, be they spouses, family or supportive friends.
All have experienced stroke and its associated trauma, and have derived moral support and comfort from others in the same situation. It is surprising how the comment 'Been There Done that' can lift a mental load when one is having an off day.
No we do not sit around 'down in the mouth' feeling sorry for ourselves. Our meetings are informal, just around a table in general conversation or batting ideas to and fro - such as how to cope with something in the house or in the local shopping centre - even if is only how to tear toilet paper off a roll without the whole lot unrolling on the floor.
We watch videos
We dine out together
We have picnics - always providing for those in wheelchairs
We have visiting speakers helping us with a wide range of topics from diet, foot-care to Tai Chi
We listen to tapes
that help one relax and unwind
Apart from group
meetings any and all of us are available to provide an open ear
or a shoulder if you are having a bad trot, either in person or
on the phone.
Whatever you do please don't get miserable or shut yourself away for the sake of a telephone call, we have helped one another a lot and we know we can help you ….'a problem shared…etc.
We meet at the Whitehorse Community Health Centre which has as its strength, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing sisters, podiatrists and a dentist.
The place is all on one level so there is no problem moving around and it is accessible to wheelchairs.
We are also affiliated with :-
The Box Hill Stroke Support Group meets:- fortnightly on a Friday at 10.30 am at the Whitehorse Community Health Centre, 65 Carrington Road, Box Hill.
(Melway Reference Map 47 B 10)
Feel free to come and join us.
