October 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Staying on the Road to Recovery Join Dr. Mark Bender, Medical Psychologist, to learn about the common challenges after discharge from inpatient rehab. Develop important skills to enhance your quality of life!
December 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm RVA Aphasia Meeting General Michael Hayden is a retired U.S. Air Force four-star general and the former director of the National Security Agency and Central Intelligence Agency. He is a stroke survivor who is now living with aphasia.
February 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Improving Arm & Hand Functioning Join Jessie Lowman, Occupational Therapy Leader, to learn tips on how to improve arm and hand function including: • Strategies facilitating arm & hand use • Syndromes of arm/shoulder • Diagnosis affecting arm/shoulder • Home exercise tips that improve grip, endurance, and strength Due to COVID precautions, this event will be held virtually via Microsoft […] Free
February 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm How to Keep Your Wheelchair Running Smoothly Join Megan Murphey, Assistive Technology Specialist, to learn tips on how to keep your wheelchair running smoothly including: Power assist options for wheelchairs New accessories for wheelchairs New seat functions for power wheelchairs Review of wheelchair maintenance Due to COVID precautions, this event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please complete the brief form […] Free
April 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Limb Loss Awareness Event Join us for a virtual event featuring Robert Anthony – a motivational speaker, professional prosthetic educator, U.S Amputee Soccer player, American Ninja Warrior Season 9 participant, and founder of "Limb Possible” – as he shares his inspirational story and the challenges he’s overcome. We’ll also share helpful information about community resources and support groups. Free
May 25, 2022 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Stroke Awareness Month – Featuring Olivia Lewis Join us for a virtual event featuring brainstem stroke survivor and motivational speaker Olivia Lewis as she shares her inspirational story and the challenges she’s overcome throughout her own recovery journey. Free
July 14, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Concussion Support Group Bon Air Center 206 Twinridge Lane, Richmond, VA, United States Education and support play a key role in concussion recovery. Join us for an informational Q&A session by Sheltering Arms. Free
August 18, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Brain Exercises Learn strategies for an engaged and active mind after returning to the community Free
August 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Fighting Fatigue Combating tiredness and fatigue after a stroke By: Logan Shuping, PT, DPT, NCS, Clinical Leader – Stroke Unit Free
September 20, 2022 @ 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
October 5, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nursing Open House Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Please join us for our Nursing Open House! Sheltering Arms Institute nursing team members will be on site to offer tours of the facility and answer questions about our physical rehabilitation hospital.If you are interested in more information, but cannot attend the open house, please complete the brief form on ShelteringArmsInstitute.com/nurses or email nursing@sai.rehab and a member of our HR team will reach out to you to answer your questions and schedule a personal tour.We look forward to meeting you! Free
March 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Navigating Follow-Up Medical Care Sheltering Arms Institute 2000 Wilkes Ridge Drive, Richmond, VA, United States Successfully navigating follow-up medical appointments is a critical part to your continued recovery and well-being. Join us in learning some practical strategies to maximize your communication and follow up visits with your medical team.
