December 27, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Monthly Support Group 4th Wednesday of Each Month 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sheltering Arms Institute connects patients with a support group for a safe and supportive environment for stroke […]
January 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Concussion Support Group Education and support play a key role in concussion recovery. Join us for an informational Q&A session by Sheltering Arms. Free
February 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Fatigue: The Long Haul of the Rehab Journey Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Fatigue can lead patients to feel limited in their recovery from a significant injury or illness. It can affect their participation in therapy, exercise, and community activities. Join us for a discussion on the reasons for fatigue, ways to track it, and strategies to manage it during the rehab journey.
March 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Chronic Disease Self-Management 6-Week Class Series Chronic Disease Self-Management 6-Week Class Series Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States This six-week class series is designed for adults with chronic disease, their friends, family members, and caregivers to learn how to set weekly goals and create an action plan to make changes toward a healthy lifestyle. Free
April 10, 2024 - April 12, 2024 2024 Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Leadership Forum Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems Leadership Forum provides an opportunity for the exchange of clinical, programmatic, administrative, regulatory, health care reform, payer, equipment/ technology, education, outcome, and research information related to brain injury rehabilitation. The Forum seeks to enhance TBI rehabilitation services and promote best practices and efficiency/standardization of care on a national level through participation of leadership representatives from member centers serving in a managerial, program development, or other clinically focused administrative roles. $400
May 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stroke Survivor Reunion Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States We are excited to to host our first Stroke Survivor Reunion Event honoring our 2023 stroke program graduates on Saturday, May 4th from 1-4 p.m. in the Bridge Garden at Sheltering Arms Institute! This event will bring together former patients, caregivers, care team members, and community partners to celebrate accomplishments and provide an opportunity for patients to connect with other stroke survivors and reunite with members of their care team. Free
May 10, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Neuro Recovery Symposium Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Sheltering Arms Institute is hosting a Neuro Recovery Symposium: Reinventing Rehab, as part of our continued education program. Topics include: - Importance of intensity in neurologic recovery - Improving patient engagement - Bracing for neuro recovery $50 – $100
June 3, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How Exercise Can Improve Our Brain Health Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States The benefits of participating in regular exercise are numerous. Not only does exercise make a difference to your physical functioning, it can also affect your cognitive functioning.
July 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Be Your Own Champion: Advocating for Service on the Rehab Journey Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Navigating medical-related appointments can be difficult for those who have limited knowledge of the healthcare system and the medical terms/jargon affecting a person's health. Sometimes those appointments can be overwhelming or may feel unproductive because of not knowing how to advocate for yourself, which can lead to a sense of helplessness. To maximize the success of your rehab journey, it is important to be able to understand your diagnosis, prognosis, and the associated treatments for recovery. The purpose of this presentation is to help you increase your confidence with collaborating with your healthcare providers so you can effectively discuss your health concerns to meet your desired goals.
September 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm From Low-tech to High-tech: Solutions for the Rehab Journey Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Opportunity for those in the community to learn about the available assistive technology devices to help improve independence and ease of daily life tasks.
October 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Community Partners Expo Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Join us for our 2024 Community Partners Expo and visit with other local non-profit organizations to learn about the services they provide to patients and family members during or after graduation from physical rehabilitation! No registration required.
November 20, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm After Therapy Graduation: What’s Next on Your Rehab Journey Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States This presentation will entail opportunities that are offered following inpatient rehabilitation discharge. It will discuss ways to increase intensity and frequency of rehabilitation through outpatient physical therapy and fitness and wellness services. It will help you understand and navigate through fitness and wellness services to discover which program will provide you the most appropriate benefits to help achieve therapy and personal goals following therapy graduation. Lastly, this presentation will highlight if and when it is appropriate to return to physical therapy.
