A Camping Experience for Stroke Survivors &Their Caregivers
Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp provides an opportunity for stroke survivors, caregivers and family members to experience a camping weekend. Activities are designed specifically for campers offering opportunities for education, socialization, relaxation and support.
View a collection of drum circle videos taken from various cameras during the Lincoln, Nebraska, Stroke Camp last August. They are NOT in the youtube Public Library. You must have these direct links to view them, so that keeps them private. (you may share the links to anyone else if you wish).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJPLL3GlkSM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WbutIQrvXY
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niajAdvPfKk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC6tcZ3MYnU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C34RbuempDM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqKY-BuCgMo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=merJHTwvGfc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2qMrDN1ocU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RihzZmNS5LM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hErorl73G0
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Education
Educational sessions are facilitated by professional medical staff, including:
- Coping techniques
- Roundtable discussions with professionals
- Problem-solving seminars
- New medical treatments and nutritional information
- Feedback from other can't members that may be aware of new information
Relaxation
Free time and rest time daily, which can also include:
- Pampering (manicures, pedicures, massages etc.)
- Personal quiet time (reading, napping, journaling etc.)
- Nature trails (walking, birdwatching etc.)
- Assisted outdoor activities (golfing, fishing etc.)
- Rides around the campgrounds
Socialization
Opportunities to interact with other stroke survivors and caregivers through activities such as:
- Crafts (jewelry, painting, shirt design, musical instruments etc.)
- Music in skits (singing around the campfire, skits by staff etc.)
- Professional entertainment
- Games and movies (Wii, board games, long games etc.)
Support
Opportunities for individual support in group sessions including:
- Peer discussion groups
- Aphasia, speech memory support
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Volunteer and survivor partnership to provide caregiver relief
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