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We are a Kansas City based non-profit organization that provides post-rehabilitative services to stroke survivors. Our board is diverse and active in supporting us. Our staff can answer any questions you have, click here to Meet the Staff.
Admission Criteria
To participate, individuals must be independent (as determined at time of admission) in ability to meet personal needs. Participants must also be able to interact in a socially appropriate manner with other stroke survivors, caregivers, families, and staff. Prior to attending any of the programs, individuals must complete an intake assessment, attend orientation and join the annual membership program. The intake assessment process takes place in a private area of the facility. Individuals are asked to provide previous health history, a list of current medications, and emergency contact names and hospital preference. Information obtained during the assessment is retained in a secured file and shared only with individuals who need to know the information for program planning and provision of services. A membership application is included in the information packet. If you have questions, please call 913-649-1776.
Programs Available
Verbal Communication
A feeling of natural conversation taking place around a table of friends discussing a variety of events from planning a vacation to discussing current events describes the atmosphere of this program. Following a social time of introducing new members and catching up on individual news, the program progresses into language group therapy and interactive activities. Program elements are modeled to fit participants' level of abilities. For individuals who cannot speak, writing is encouraged.
Reading, Writing & Math
In a group setting that supports participant interaction, individuals practice reading, writing, and arithmetic skills on the mid- to upper- elementary level of difficulty. Multitasking lessons that incorporate language, reasoning, memory and motor skills are presented and compensatory skills to successfully complete the lessons are utilized by the participants. Some lessons focus on instrumental activities of daily living topics while other focus on history and science. Puzzle activities are used for variety in presentation of skills.
Exercise
In a group setting following warm-up activities, participants exercise focusing on different body parts including trunk, upper and lower body. Participants provide support for each other in this social activity that includes group exercise Some practice of tai chi and yoga are used.
That Darn Arm
In a group setting that supports participant interaction, individuals learn methods to stretch and strengthen their affected arm and hand. Equipment and techniques used in this program can easily be replicated and practiced in the participant's home.
1-Handed in a 2-Handed World.
In a group setting individuals are encouraged to increase their levels of independence by being instructed on the best way they can perform self-care skills, home making, and leisure activities through learning adaptive strategies to use on a daily basis (including one-handed strategies.)
Music
This program uses music in a group setting to promote skills of communication, socialization, and gross motor movement.
Caregiver Support
In a support group setting, caregivers meet in a safe and accommodating environment to share their feelings, frustrations, conflicts, joys and experiences. This program provides a safe environment for the participants to give and receive emotional support and encouragement as a part of a group.
Survivor Support
In a support group setting, survivors of stroke meet to explore the shared and individual meaning of their disease and recovery. A topic regarding some aspect of emotional healing of grief, recovery from illness or emotional health is presented for discussion by the facilitator. This program provides a safe environment for the participants to give and receive emotional support and encouragement as a part of a group.
Educational Forums
Every month education programs provide an opportunity for individuals to learn about a health topic of importance to stroke survivors. Guest speakers with expertise on a topic of interest to the audience present a 30-40 minute lecture followed by questions and answers. Educational programs are open to stroke survivors caregivers, families, staff, and the community. Topics are determined based on needs identified by the staff with input from stroke survivors, families and caregivers.
Computer Exercise
Computer class provides an opportunity for individual learning based on participant need and desire through the use computer programs.
Fitness Program
The fitness program is the next level of fitness programming for individuals who have completed basic exercise classes within the facility. This program is for individuals who are ready to transition to a higher level of exercise. Individuals are asked to participate in exercise two times per week. Written consent, physician's approval, authorization for emergency medical treatment, and exercise medical history forms must be completed prior to participation. Criteria for admission to program include that participants must be in stable medical condition and both upper and lower extremities able to tolerate movement activity on the recumbent stepper without discomfort.
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