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Leona and Leon | Caregivers united | How to cope | Get help

After her husband had two strokes following a car accident in 2002, Leona Laper helped restart the Golden Rule Stroke Support Group at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis. The group, which had dwindled to a half-dozen members, now has about 80.

The group meets 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at JFK Medical Center, 5301 S. Congress Ave., in conference rooms 1 and 2. For more information, call Laper at 561-488-3861. Or, to find a stroke support group near you, check with your local hospital.

In this video, members of the Golden Rule support group share their experiences caring for their spouses.

Leona and Leon | Caregivers united | How to cope | Get help

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