Lifestyle briefs: Living with stroke

Stroke survivors across B.C. have a new tool for help and hope with the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Living with Stroke program.

Have you or a loved one had a stroke? There is help.

Stroke survivors across B.C. have a new tool for help and hope with the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Living with Stroke program.

The program helps stroke survivors and their families improve their quality of life, cope with challenges and connect with others.

Led by trained facilitators and provided at no cost to participants, the program is comprised of weekly, two-hour sessions. Weekly topics include: impact of stroke, physical changes and keeping active; dealing with emotions and relationships; and reducing future risk and nutrition.

North Langley classes are held Tuesdays starting Oct. 13. South Langley classes are held Fridays starting Oct. 9.

To register, please call 1.888.473.4636 or visit www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/livingwithstroke.

Langley Times