Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute Support Groups

The following support groups are free.  Registration is required and group size may be limited.

  • Epilepsy Support Group For Parents & Caregivers

Last Wednesday of the month - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute
              Eberle Medical Office Building, Suite  610
              800 Biesterfield Road
              Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Co-sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago. For more information or to register please call Wendy Brandon at 630-351-1664.

  • Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

3rd Tuesday of the month - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute
              Eberle Medical Office Building, Suite  610
              800 Biesterfield Road
              Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Open to people with Parkinson's Disease, care partners, friends and family. For more information, to register, or to be added to the monthly newsletter mailing list please call Paula McFeely Wiener, MSW, LCSW, Parkinson's Disease Foundation at 312-733-1893

Support Groups for Stroke

To register or for questions on any of the groups listed below, please call 847-437-5500 ext. 4844. For registration purposes, please leave your name, phone number, email address, home address and diagnosis and we will return your call.

  • Aphasia Conversation Group

Every Wednesday - 10-11 a.m.

Location: Niehoff Conference Room
              955 Beisner Road
              Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Open to all persons who have aphasia as a result of their stroke.

  • Second Chance Society and Survivors Group

Monthly events are at Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital and at social venues. All survivors of a stroke, head injury or other neurological injury are welcome as well as spouses, friends and caregivers. Transportation must be provided by the members. All sites chosen are wheelchair accessible.

  • Stroke Education Class

Twice a month events are held to provide stroke education to stroke survivors and families who may be new to stroke.

  • Telephone Stroke Support Group

Monthly events held 8-10 times/year by phone for caregivers and survivors of stroke. Monthly speakers address a variety of topics related to stroke. This initiative is held in collaboration with American Stroke Assoication, Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other (SSEEO) and Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute.