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Listing: Stroke Resources for Patients and Families

This is a list of consumer health resources to provide education, support and wellness, and information on research on stroke.

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Listing: Stroke Camps

A listing of retreat options for stroke survivors to be among others with similar capabilities in a safe environment that nourishes and helps people have a fun relaxing weekend or vacation away from family.

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Listing: Aphasia Resources

Aphasia is a loss of words, not intelligence. Aphasia can occur as a result of a stroke, traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury, or an infection. All these conditions or injuries may affect the area of the brain that is responsible for speech and language. This listing provides consumer health resources for persons living with Aphasia and/or their loved ones.

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Listing: Support Groups and Peer Mentor Resources for All Conditions

Support groups listing and peer mentor groups that meet online or in person when possible, to support and give mentorship to other people just like you. Support groups are an important function of recovery and a way for people to gain tips and a way to give back for those who have much to share. This listing supports all conditions.

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Listing: Mental Health and Substance Use Resources

Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse, are available throughout the Chicago area and nationally at major medical centers, mental health and substance abuse centers, and private practices.

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Spasticity Treatment with Botulinum Toxins

???????Chemodenervation is a treatment for spasticity that involves injections into the muscle. This treatment is used when spasticity is severe, in specific locations, or is interfering with specific movements.

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Spasticity

Spasticity is a term used to describe abnormal involuntary tightening of muscles that either occurs spontaneously or when the body is stimulated in

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Listing: Support Groups at 六色网

Support groups are an important part of recovery and social support. These groups are held by past patients or community members who gather to offer support in an online or in person group atmosphere. This listing has all groups available to past patients and the community.

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Master Listing Index

Master Listing Index is a table of contents of all resources called Listings. This is a subject oriented index of resources most referenced for our patient populations in adapting and thriving with a disability.

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When Survivors Are Hurting: Understanding Post-Stroke Pain

Dr. Harvey speaks with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association about pain most commonly associated with recovery from a stroke.

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