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We are happy to announce that the DVD that we produced in Houston, “Stroke: Conversations and Explanations” has finally arrived and is available for purchase. The DVD will be available to conference participants at a discount on April 12th. Dr. Joan Wasserman, a faculty member involved for several years with the CAReS research study has received a grant from the Rehabilitation Nurses Foundation to study the quality of life of stroke survivors and spouses who participated earlier in the CAReS study. This will allow us to get a better understanding of the long-term impact of stroke on families. We continue to disseminate information about the CAReS research study. We will be presenting five posters atthe International Stroke Conference in February in New Orleans. The titles of the posters are: Predictors of Resuming Therapy within Four Weeks after Discharge from Inpatient Rehabilitation, Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life for Long-Term Stroke Survivors as Measured by the Stroke Impact Scale, Expressions of Spirituality in Caregivers of Stroke Survivors, Impact of Inpatient Rehabilitation Complications on Stroke Survivor Recovery, and Outpatient Rehabilitative Service Cost the First Year Post Stroke. As always, if you would like to read the abstracts for the presentations, you can go to our website and read more about them http://son.uth.tmc.edu/ coa/cares_pres-poster.htm or give me a call at 713/500-9940. All of us at the Center on Aging wish you all a VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
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Center on Aging Plans 3rd Annual Houston Conference for
Stroke Survivors and Family Caregivers
“Surviving Stroke: Nurturing Hope and Health”
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Place: Memorial Herman/HBU WELLNESS CENTER
7731 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
(http://www.memorialhermann.org/locations/WChours.html)
The day will begin at 9:00 am with registration, a continental breakfast and visits with Vendors. The keynote speaker, Dr. Stanley Fisher, a neurologist at The Methodist Hospital Institute of Neuroscience will discuss Advances in Stroke Recovery. There will be time for questions from the audience.
Participants will have the opportunity to attend two small group sessions from a list of the following 8 possible sessions: • Tai Chi (given twice) • Adapted exercises • Adapted pool exercises • Mindfulness: A Stress Reduction Strategy • Spirituality: Finding Meaning in Tragedy • Healthy Eating • Strategies to Dealing with Low Vision
The small group sessions are informal and include demonstrations and opportunities for questions. All faculty presenting the small group sessions are experts in their areas of expertise.
We are very fortunate to have a stroke survivor and his wife, Jamie and Kathleen Garza, with us to present a personal account of their experience learning to live with a stroke, by focusing on the remaining strengths and finding ways to adapt to their new life. This presentation will occur during the lunch and there will be time for questions. Jamie received the Brain Injury Survivor of the Year awarded in April 2007 from the Brain Injury Association of Texas.
The conference will end with a unique presentation that you will never forget. Dr. Lynda Cleveland, on the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin, is a survivor of a tragic car accident that caused multiple injuries and a severe traumatic brain injury. She has used this experience to become an advocate for individuals who have experienced brain injuries. She has a very unique way of presenting her message, using Clebo, the clown as a part of her presentation. It is entitled Can You Send a Duck to Eagle School?
At 3:30 optional tours will be given of the Wellness Center. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Vendors will be present and door prizes will be given throughout the day.
Costs: $25 general admission and students
$45 for stroke survivors and family caregiver
$75 for nurses and social workers who are seeking CEUs
Scholarships covering tuition are available from the Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust. Call Joyce Randolf to request a scholarship (limited to 2 per family).
Join other stroke survivors, family caregivers, and interested professionals at this year’s conference. Complete and return the registration (next page) or go to the website http://son.uth.tmc.edu/coa/cares_stroke-conf.htm. Don’t miss this outstanding conference.
2008 Stroke Conference Registration Form
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