Stroke Support Group

Maybe there is a support group for stroke survivors? I would contact the hospital. I know there are several people on here that have family members that had a stroke and they need someone to talk to. I am sorry about your family not wanting to talk, that must be hard. I am the one in my family who had a stroke, the main thing I am struggling with is being able to walk sturdy enough to get back to work. So I don't know what your father is going through. I would think that your fathers doctors could give you some resources on support groups. I hope all goes well.
Angela

Hi, I'm Gene's caregiver, and I can assure you that your frustration is not about your age. I'm 57, and I'm frustrated, angry, alone, and it is very hard. Some days I just want to walk out the door and never come back. I used to tell my friends I was applying to get into the witness protection program (joke!). This is something you must make your family talk about, however. Too bad for them if they don't want to talk about it! Being part of a family gives you (and them) certain responsibilities. Make them own up to theirs.

It took me a long time to find out where other avenues of support are located. Are you eligible for home care assistance for your dad? It took 4 years, but we finally have the greatest guy helping out 20 hours a week to assist with bathing, etc. If your dad has medicare this is something he might be eligible for. Call every service agency you can find and see what they can do for you. Don't be shy about it. You don't have to do this completely on your own. There are also stroke support groups at some of the rehab hospitals that might have some ideas. There are adult day-care situations, etc. I don't know how disabled your dad is, but I'm sure there is something out there for you and for him. Good luck, and write back to Gene here is you have more questions.