Sunshine Coast Community Aphasia Group
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Sunshine CoastCommunity Aphasia Group |
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February 7, 2018 |
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Key Points: A community based group for people living with aphasia Weekly sessions to improve communication skills Led by trained volunteers Supported by TIDES Speech Language Pathologist No cost to participants
What is Aphasia? An acquired language disorder that occurs after brain injury or stroke Can affect speaking, listening, reading and/or writing Aphasia is NOT a result of hearing loss, intellectual deficit or muscle weakness affecting speech production |
WHAT is the Community Aphasia Group?The Community Aphasia Group is for people with aphasia to build confidence and practice communication strategies in a friendly, supported setting. Each session has focused tasks to help participants work on individual goals and improve their communication skills.
Developed by GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, groups will be run by trained volunteers and supported by a TIDES Rehabilitation Assistant. All groups will be supervised by the TIDES Speech Language Pathologist. WHO is the group for?The Aphasia group is for people who have had a stroke or brain injury and have a diagnosis of aphasia. Participants with aphasia may have difficulties with expression (speaking, writing) or comprehension (understanding, reading). Participants must be motivated to improve their communication skills, able to participate in a group and be able to understand simple questions and statements. WHEN and WHERE will it take place?The group will take place at the VCH Home Health office located at 5630 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt. Sessions will be weekly from 10:30-11:30am on Thursday mornings. Participants must have their own transportation to and from the group. HOW do I register?Complete a referral form and submit to TIDES Rural/Remote Rehabilitation Team via fax or email:
Ph: 604 885 8690 Fax: 604 885 8635 Email: TIDESTeam@vch.ca
Interested in volunteering for the Aphasia Group? Contact TIDES for more information. |
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Program name (alternate): Aphasia Group
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Regular hours: weekly meetings
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Service Details
| Regional Centres Served | Sunshine Coast |
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| Program fee | 0.00 |
| Referral protocol | self, physician, health professional |
| Referral criteria | Apahsia |
| How to apply | Call TIDES team at 604-885-8690 |
| Age ranges served | adult 20+ |
| Currently accepting new patients / clients | Currently accepting new patients / clients |
| Languages spoken | English |
Other Programs from This Organization
| The TIDES Program integrates virtual service with in-person care to meet the needs of clients across all communities. The TIDES Rehab Team is based at Sechelt Hospital, but provides service to residents across Vancouver Coastal Health’s rural and remote communities including: Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Sea-to-Sky Corridor The program provides short-term rehabilitation and consultation services for clients living with: stroke, TIA, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, non-sports related concussion, and progressive neurological disorders. The TIDES Team consists of a Physiotherapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and three Rehabilitation Assistants. For more information, call 604-885-8690 or email TIDESteam@vch.ca. |
This program was last updated on: 07 Feb 2018.
