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Recent NewsCommunity Life Skills
Reviewed December 2011
Join these interactive discussions to learn about the effects of a brain injury and get helpful tips for communicating with others and living an active life.
Adaptive Van Demonstration
Reviewed December 2011
Get a first hand glimpse of adaptive vehicles and hand controls. Meet with a mobility consultant to learn about options for vans, cars, and other adaptive vehicles for purchase and rental.
Stroke Survivors: Return to Work Research Survey
Reviewed August 2011
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is conducting a research study about return to work after stroke. If you are a stroke survivor who is thinking about or has returned to work and you are interested in completing a survey to provide your opinions, click on the link below. The survey will take about 20-30 minutes to compete.
Meditation to Improve Health
Reviewed December 2011
Experienced meditation instructors from Shambhala Meditation Center in Chicago lead a weekly meditation session at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for patients, family members, and employees.
LIFE Education Group
Reviewed December 2011
Connect personally with a LIFE Center educator to learn about resources that can support you and your family after discharge.
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Recent ResourcesIt’s Still Me!
Reviewed January 2012
DVD about communication for people with aphasia and their loved ones
It’s About Living
Reviewed January 2012
This film is for everyone with a chronic illness, their families, and for the healthcare professionals who care for them.
Disabilities Sourcebook
Reviewed January 2012
The Disabilities Sourcebook offers people with disabilities and their caregivers/families information on a wide variety of topics.
Healing Fibromyalgia
Reviewed January 2012
Dr. David Edelberg demystifies fibromyalgia--a condition that affects many patients worldwide.
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