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August 2019 Newsletter

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Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine. ~ Mario Fernandez

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Highlights from July

The results are in from our 3rd Annual Talk Stroll and Roll fundraiser.

We raised just over $10,000 for the aphasia programs!

Funds will be used to support our aphasia programs, our aphasia training

sessions, caregiver support groups, and providing financial assistance to clients

in need.



August Events at the Aphasia Programs

Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Support Group

When: Tuesday, August 27th from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

*Please note that this group is only open to the person with PPA*

Where: Burlington Legion, 828 Legion Road, Burlington. Room is located in

Remembrance Hall.

Topic: Family and Social Supports

Please RSVP by August 23rd, 2019 to Paula-Jane, Social Worker.

Phone: 289-681-4904 Email at [email protected]


mailto:[email protected]


August Events at the Aphasia Programs

Milton Caregiver Support Groups

Paula-Jane, Social Worker will be hosting a caregiver support group:

When: Wednesday, August 28th from 12:30 – 3:00 pm

Where: Milton Legion – 21 Charles Street, Milton

Topic: Grief & Loss

Please RSVP by August 23rd to Paula-Jane.

Phone: 289-681-4904 Email: [email protected]

*Please note: These sessions are meant only for caregivers, however the person with aphasia is welcome to join the aphasia group running at the same time, if needed.




Stroke Support Groups in the Community

No group meetings in July or August.

Milton

Milton Stroke Support Group

Mississauga & Brampton (Peel Region) Peel Stroke Recovery Canada

Burlington & Oakville (Halton Region) Halton Stroke Fellowship Stroke Recovery Chapter

Website: http://search.hipinfo.info/record/BTN4841

Stroke Recovery Canada – Burlington Chapter Website: http://www.srcburlington.net/

For more information about After Stroke groups, visit https://bit.ly/2R6s9ZC

On summer break. See you in September!


http://search.hipinfo.info/record/BTN4841

http://www.srcburlington.net/

https://bit.ly/2R6s9ZC


Peel Stroke Group – 10 years strong

What is it?

A community-based support, social and information group for stroke surivors and caregivers- who are young or young at heart, to help make the road to recovery a little easier and making a difference in quality of life. Why should I come?

Meet and talk with other stroke survivors with similar experiences and share information about post stroke concerns. We also have special guest speakers. Date: First Tuesday of the month

6:30pm – 9:00pm Dates we meet in 2019: September 3, October 1, November 5 and

December 3 Please RSVP to our new email address:

[email protected] or call 416-425-3463 ext. 7715 New location: Sunrise Senior Living 1279 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East, Mississauga




Caregiver Sessions in the Community: Oakville What: “Long Term Care and Waitlisting”

Two representatives from Home and Community Care (formerly CCAC), will present on Long Term Care and will be available to answer your questions.

When: Thursday, September 12th 9:30am – 12:00pm

Where: Regional Learning Centre 2030 Bristol Circle Suite 205.

Cost: Free

Free respite available for persons needing care during sessions To Register: Sandi Robinson [email protected] 905-829-4499 ext. 109




Stroke Events in the Community

Geneva Park Conference Centre, 6604 Rama Rd, Orillia ON, L3V 0S7

A recreational and relaxing three-day retreat at Geneva Park located on beautiful Lake Couchiching for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Sessions will include: Outdoor activities such as: Canoeing, fishing & swimming. Caregiver sessions, crafts, and much more! Cost covers all meals, accommodations and materials. *Please note transportation is not included* Early Bird Special: Register by July 30th for $300 per person. After July 30th for $350 per person. Application deadline: Thursday August 22nd, 2019

Space is limited, register today!

For more information and to reserve your spot please contact: Crystal Theal: 1-866-244-3462 Ext. 4320 [email protected]




Stroke & Aphasia Events in the Community

Ask your aphasia group leaders about application forms



Monarch House – Waterloo

630 Weber St. N.

Waterloo, ON N2V 2N2

t 519.514.5770

[email protected]

www.monarchhouse.ca

Stroke & Aphasia Programs in the Community Comprehensive Aphasia Program

Return to Your Life

The intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program in Waterloo Ontario is now accepting clients for

fall 2019!

This program is intended for individuals who have had a stroke or brain injury and want to

regain functional life skills and communication. Individualized goals are targeted by an

interdisciplinary team of professionals including a Speech-Language Pathologist, Social Worker,

Occupational Therapist, Behaviour Analyst, and a Registered Behaviour Technician. Individual

and group treatment options available.

For more information or to register, please contact Brittany Clark at (519) 514-5770, or

[email protected] or click here: http://www.h-pcap.com/comprehensive-aphasia-

program.html




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For more information on any resources in this newsletter, please feel free to call

us at (905) 875-8474 or email us at [email protected]

Past editions of our newsletter are available on our website at www.h-pcap.com




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