The Irish Heart Foundation is hosting a week of free online talks for stroke survivors and their families  

To mark World Stroke Day (Sunday 29 October) The Irish Heart Foundation patient support team is hosting a series of online talks from Monday 23 to Friday 27 October.

The free online talks for people affected by stroke will discuss some of the most common challenges stroke survivors face including, physical, emotional, financial and  lifestyle-related issues.

Stroke Survivors and their families often experience many challenges as they re-adjust to life after stroke.

Featuring stroke survivors, health professionals and other experts, this series of informational talks will provide practical advice and guidance to help stroke survivors live well at home after stroke. The talks are designed for stroke survivors and their families as well as healthcare professionals with an interest in stroke recovery and rehabilitation.

Most of our the events will be hosted on Zoom, and you will need to register through Eventbrite to attend. You’ll find the registration links** at the bottom of this page. Some of the talks will only be available to members of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Life After Stroke Facebook group – so please ensure to sign up to join the group.

We look forward to seeing and hearing from you throughout the week. If you have any questions please get in touch by email: strokeservices@irishheart.ie.

Download World Stroke Day: Stroke Talks 2023 Agenda.

**This link will direct you to Eventbrite, a US-based event management site with its own privacy, retention and cookies policies.

World Stroke Day: Stroke Talks 2023 Agenda

Stroke Talks: The Irish Heart Foundation’s Stroke Support Services

Mon, 23 October 2023 from 9 am

This talk will be available to watch on the Irish Heart Foundation’s Life After Stroke Facebook Group from 9am. Sign up now.

Stroke Talks: How Your Pharmacist Can Help You

Mon, 23 October 2023, 11am – 12pm

Community Pharmacist Kathy Maher will be joining us to give a talk on how your pharmacist can help you post-stroke.

Register Now.

Stroke Talks: Supporting Stroke Rehabilitation & Independence With Technology

Mon, 23 October 2023, 2pm – 3pm

Register now.

Stroke Talks: Fatigue

Tue, 24 October 2023 from 9am

This talk will be available to watch on the Irish Heart Foundation’s Life After Stroke Facebook Group from 9am. Sign up now.

Stroke Talks: Music Therapy

Tue, 24 October 2023, 11 am – 12:00 pm

Register now.

Stroke Talks: Entitlements

Tue, 24 October 2023, 2pm – 3. 00pm

Register now.

Stroke Talks: The Irish Heart Foundation’s Nurse Support Line

Wed, 25 October 2023 from 9am

This talk will be available to watch on the Irish Heart Foundation’s Life After Stroke Facebook Group from 9am. Sign up now.

Stroke Talks: Relationships & Stroke

Wed, 25 October 2023, 11am – 12pm

Register now.

Stroke Talks: Rebuilding Your Life After Stroke: Acceptance and Commitment

Wed, 25 October 2023, 2pm – 3pm

Register now.

Stroke Talks: Returning to Work

Thurs, 26 October 2023 from 9am

This talk will be available to watch on the Irish Heart Foundation’s Life After Stroke Facebook Group from 9am. Sign up now.

Stroke Talks: Speech and Language

Thurs, 26 October 2023, 11am  – 12pm

Register now.

Stroke Talks: Healthy Eating

Thu, 26 October 2023, 2pm – 3pm

Orna O’Brien, Dietitian with the Irish Heart Foundation on healthy eating and lifestyle advice

In this session, Orna O’Brien, Registered Dietitian will provide practical lifestyle advice to protect your brain, heart and blood vessels. The talk focuses on nutrition, physical activity and behaviour change strategies to get you into the right mindset for making changes and set you up for success.

Register now.

Stroke Talks: Stroke Survivor Stories

Fri, 27 October 2023 from 9am

This talk will be available to watch on the Irish Heart Foundation’s Life After Stroke Facebook Group from 9am. Sign up now.

Stroke Talks: Mindfulness Morning Retreat

Fri, 27 October 2023, 10am – 1pm

Register now.