WHEN: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM WHERE: The Grand (Pacific Room)4101 E. Willow StreetLong Beach, CA 90815 COST: $40 per person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, December 1, 2025 Register below, and pay online. Payments will be processed securely through SSA’s PayPal account, but you do not need a PayPal account. You can use a credit or debit... Read More
On November 4th, 2025, Wendy Block, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, gave a presentation titled Learning to Live with Loss and Change to Stroke Support Association’s in-person support groups in Long Beach, CA. She repeated the presentation for our November 5th online groups. Wendy discussed her personal experience of coping with the impact of stroke on the individual and... Read More
A stroke is like an earthquake in a person’s life. Everything is upended, and recovery can be long and difficult. Altered, perhaps forever, is the life the stroke survivor used to have. Relationships with spouses and other caregivers will likely suffer. But what about the kids? Without open, age-appropriate communication about the stroke, children may experience fear, resentment, and even... Read More
This month, Stroke Support Association (SSA) took a break from our regular routine and headed to the nearby El Dorado Nature Center. Our group of 14, including stroke survivors and caregivers, spent a beautiful fall day exploring the accessible trails with our knowledgeable guide, Tom Hood. As we crossed the bridge to the sensory trail, the air filled with the... Read More
When every second counts, the Comprehensive Stroke Center at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is ready. A “Code Stroke” is more than just a call—it’s a rapid, coordinated response that can mean the difference between life and lasting disability. At the heart of this response is a specialized team known as the HyperAcute Stroke Team (HAST), trained to act fast and... Read More
What is a TIA? A TIA is a temporary interruption in blood flow to the brain that causes the same symptoms as a stroke. Formally known as a transient ischemic attack, a TIA lasts for only a few minutes. Unlike stroke, a TIA gets better on its own. That can lull people into a false sense of complacency. Many do... Read More
Stroke Support Association’s Annual Picnic took place on August 12, 2025, at Mae Boyar Park in Lakewood, California. Participants were treated to lovely, unseasonably cool weather, making for a comfortable and enjoyable outdoor gathering. Attendance Approximately thirty people attended the event, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The group included a few individuals who are rarely seen at our regular... Read More
Admission is free, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, email projectmanager@strokesupportassoc.org with your name, phone number, and email address. Caregivers may accompany attendees (maximum of 2 people per group). WHENSaturday, August 23, 202510:00 – 11:30 AM WHERECalifornia Heights United Methodist Church3759 Orange Ave, Long Beach (in Bixby) More information
The impact of a stroke differs widely among individuals, depending on how severe it is and where in the brain it occurs. For those experiencing cognitive challenges, activities and games can be a powerful part of the healing process, helping to rebuild both thinking skills and physical abilities. More specifically, these brain-training games, board games, puzzles, and other activities can... Read More
Map and Directions to Mae Boyer Park, north entrance