The Young and the Restless of Atlanta - Young Stroke Support Group

The Young and the Restless of Atlanta - Young Stroke Support Group

The Young and the Restless of Atlanta – Young Stroke Survivor Group partner with Brain Injury Association of Georgia.

We are a community of stroke, aneurysm, and brain injury survivors and caregivers. Support groups are offered as a space where individuals can come together to share their stories, experiences and lives in a way that helps reduce isolation and loneliness. I started this support group 4 years ago to teach other survivors how become "active"; whether are focused getting back to work/employment or be

10/29/2024

10/29/2024

Today is and it’s always an honor for us to tell our stories

10/28/2024

Tomorrow is

10/18/2024
Greg Burton suffered a devastating stroke. Lakesha Burton has been with him every step of the way 10/04/2024

https://youtu.be/zmShg4Z0jVU

Greg Burton suffered a devastating stroke. Lakesha Burton has been with him every step of the way Around this time last year, a prominent Jacksonville power couple had the world in their hands.

10/03/2024

Our next meeting will take place on October 17th

Back by popular demand! Keith Miles, a certified elder law attorney specializing in special needs, Medicare, and long-term planning, will explain the ins and outs of special needs trust for survivors.

Keith is a member of the Estate Planning Council of North Georgia, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and sits on the Board of the Elder Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association.

In 2023, Attorney Keith R. Miles was Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (“CELA”) by the National Elder Law Foundation. The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) is the only national organization accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify elder and special needs law practitioners. He also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Brain Injury Association of Georgia.

09/22/2024

A wonderful day yesterday with members of YNR of Atlanta volunteering at the event at State Farm arena!

Photos from The Young and the Restless of Atlanta - Young Stroke Support Group's post 09/06/2024

Our next meeting with be September 19th at Fisycal Therapy Center. See you there

Baltimore man tells his story of how he survived a stroke 08/19/2024

https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-man-tells-his-story-of-how-he-survived-a-stroke

Baltimore man tells his story of how he survived a stroke According to the CDC, stroke deaths among middle-aged Americans were the highest in two decades during the pandemic.

Stroke survivors may benefit from brief bursts of intense exercise 08/09/2024

https://www.stroke.org/en/news/2024/08/08/stroke-survivors-may-benefit-from-brief-bursts-of-intense-exercise

Stroke survivors may benefit from brief bursts of intense exercise Shorter, more intense exercise may be better than continuous, moderate-intensity workouts for improving cardiovascular fitness in stroke survivors, a new study suggests.

OhioHealth Celebrates Stroke Survivors and Their Care Teams 07/31/2024

https://newsroom.ohiohealth.com/ohiohealth-celebrates-stroke-survivors-and-their-care-teams/

OhioHealth Celebrates Stroke Survivors and Their Care Teams As a leading cause of adult disability, it can be challenging to find hope with stroke. But inside this room, a stroke survivor dinner, OhioHealth brings stroke survivors and the medical teams who were instrumental in their recovery back together. “It allows us to reconnect with patients and thei...

Watch this special surprise for an Upstate stroke survivor 07/21/2024

https://youtu.be/CR1RBjBOFnk?si=CyTmtWYnUBnijctK

Watch this special surprise for an Upstate stroke survivor Watch this special surprise for an Upstate stroke survivorSubscribe to WYFF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1mUvbJXGet more Greenville news: http://ww...

Louisville man survives stroke, becomes employee at hospital that saved his life 07/18/2024

https://www.whas11.com/article/life/heartwarming/norton-hospital-stroke-survivor-turned-nurse-adam-maddox/417-e7fd290d-5888-499a-a686-b6ed40468643

Louisville man survives stroke, becomes employee at hospital that saved his life Adam Maddox was 26 when he suffered from a stroke. He's now a patient care associate at Norton Brownsboro Hospital and is studying to become a nurse.

Traumatic brain injury survivor dances down road to recovery 07/16/2024

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D_mt3tZoVY7g&ct=ga&cd=CAEYASoUMTA4MzEwOTU4ODI0MDk5MDYyMTcyGmZjYmE3YTJkOTY4NTQ0M2Q6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1hp4HtQjsAsl_jnRYRoTT5

Traumatic brain injury survivor dances down road to recovery A SURVIVOR’S STORY: Natanya Sortland, a stroke and brain injury survivor, has danced her way down the road to recovery. 💙💃This is her story: 6abc.com/15052...

Stroke signs, symptoms, recovery and preventative measures: Life changes a survivor may face 07/15/2024

https://www.foxnews.com/health/stroke-signs-symptoms-road-recovery

Stroke signs, symptoms, recovery and preventative measures: Life changes a survivor may face Most strokes are preventable. Expert offers insight on the underlying factors that cause a stroke and the challenging road to recovery many survivors face.

07/05/2024

My journey as a running the 10k 50k runner Peachtree Road on July 4th!

07/03/2024
Stroke survivor develops French accent during recovery 06/30/2024

https://bbc.com/news/articles/cj77v4jkz7ro

Stroke survivor develops French accent during recovery Jack Allan was sparring in mixed martial arts when a kick to the jaw caused a bleed on his brain.

Doctor and stroke survivor shares warning signs, information on recovery 06/27/2024

https://www.kvue.com/video/news/health/stroke-survivor-warning-signs-recovery/269-92d86a65-a6f8-4d5d-93b6-0aaa3b90cc7a

Doctor and stroke survivor shares warning signs, information on recovery A stroke can happen to anyone, at any time. No one knows that better than Dr. Michael Peterson, the chief medical officer for Aetna CVS Health and a stroke survivor.

We're All Golfers | Neal's Story | Respect In Golf 06/12/2024

https://youtu.be/34AVfuYjF54

We're All Golfers | Neal's Story | Respect In Golf Neal Hume, a keen golfer from the Midlands, had his and his family's life turned upside down when he suffered a stroke in November 2022. The stroke impacted ...

Stroke survivor shares his story and encourages patients to act right away 06/06/2024

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/06/05/stroke-survivor-shares-his-story-encourages-patients-act-right-away/

Stroke survivor shares his story and encourages patients to act right away Dan Belcher says he is still recovering from the stroke he had last year and he doesn’t want others to hesitate.

Stroke survivors share their stories; doctors share what signs to look out for 06/05/2024

https://youtu.be/gm-_xkhh4Rg?si=MZaeqPHPqVRIwOeU

Stroke survivors share their stories; doctors share what signs to look out for June marks Stroke Awareness Month and the number of young people in Wisconsin suffering from strokes continues to rise.Katie Truttschel says she knows that a...

Photos from The Young and the Restless of Atlanta - Young Stroke Support Group's post 05/31/2024

Please see information about next meeting on June 20th

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7 Folks with 7 Strokes

Y&RA - Young Stroke Support Group - Launching with 7 survivors, with incredible stories of persistence, resolve and determination to never give up. We are not Young because of our age, We are Young because of our minds.
We are a community of stroke, aneurysm, and brain injury survivors and caregivers. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at James B. Williams Medical Education Building. 650 Means Drive Atlanta, GA 30329, Room 153 A
We enjoying sharing our stories, hearing from outstanding speakers, being part of planned social outings, and encouraging each other in our "new normal". Everyone is welcomed! For more information, contact Roger Brathwaite at 678-804-5995 ([email protected])

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#worldstrokeday
Today is #worldstrokeday and it’s always an honor for us to tell our stories
A wonderful day yesterday with members of YNR of Atlanta volunteering at the #millionmeals event at State Farm arena!
My journey as a #strokesurvivor running the 10k 50k runner Peachtree Road on July 4th!
What is a stroke?
We must pay homage to the late Roger Brathwaite for starting the Young and Restless of Atlanta. We will always appreciat...

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