Pinellas County Rehabilitation Hospital

Agenda

Stroke Community Support Group Agenda
Meeting Length: 60–90 Minutes
Welcome & Introductions (10-15 minutes)
• Welcome members and guests
• Introduce facilitators
• Brief participant introductions: Name, connection to stroke, and one positive update since the last meeting
Group Check-In (10-15 minutes)
• Share successes, challenges, and goals
• Discuss recent medical appointments or therapy progress
• Encourage peer support and feedback
Educational Topic of the Month (15-20 minutes)
• Stroke recovery and neuroplasticity
• Managing fatigue after stroke
• Communication strategies for aphasia
• Fall prevention and home safety
• Nutrition for brain health
• Caregiver wellness and stress management
• Community resources and benefits
Interactive Discussion & Peer Sharing (15-20 minutes)
• What recovery milestone are you most proud of?
• What coping strategies have helped you?
• What challenges are you currently facing?
• What advice would you give someone newly affected by stroke?
Activity or Wellness Segment (10-15 minutes)
• Guided stretching or chair exercises
• Mindfulness and breathing activities
• Brain games and cognitive exercises
• Speech practice activities
• Adaptive recreation demonstration
Community Resources & Announcements (5-10 minutes)
• Upcoming workshops and events
• Local therapy and wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Advocacy and awareness activities
Closing Round (5 minutes)
• One takeaway from today's meeting
• Recognition of participant achievements
• Confirm next meeting date and topic