Back on the board with Living Well After Stroke

Before his stroke, Chiedza loved the peace of life on the beach with his paddleboard. But his stroke caused many problems, one of the most challenging of which was emotional lability. Sometimes, his emotional responses to things seemed out of proportion or didn’t make sense. Living alone, he felt isolated.

Chiedza knew he was at risk for another stroke, but he was unsure about mainstream healthcare. Joining a Living Well After Stroke group felt like a good first step.

In the early sessions, Chiedza’s emotional lability made it hard for him. But with group support, he continued. His peers encouraged him to connect with counselling services. With his counsellor's help, he learned to better manage his emotions.

By the final session, Chiedza not only had new tools to manage his emotions, but his walking improved enough for him to make it back to the beach and onto his paddleboard.

Why does Living Well After Stroke work so well? It’s two things. The expertise of a StrokeLine health professional, and the invaluable lived experience shared in the group.

Thank you Chiedza, for sharing your experience with the program

Living Well After Stroke is a FREE 8-week program that helps you change a health behaviour, such as healthy eating or physical activity, to reduce the risk of another stroke. Not only do you gain tips and tools to improve your health, but you connect with other survivors of stroke and TIA who are on a similar journey.

Want to learn more? Ready to join a group? Call StrokeLine on 1800 787 653 or visit Living Well After Stroke