UP and COMING!
Alaskan Cruise Information:
Trip Infromation:
Come join us for one of our most popular cruises to date! We’ll spend eight days taking in the
unparalleled beauty of the Alaskan coast. The cost of this vacation includes round trip flight from
Toronto, transfers in Vancouver, double-occupancy accommodation, attendant care services as
required, meals, select shore excursions, taxes and fees.
$3095.00 per person
$3495.00 with attendant care
Deposit of $1000.00 by February 20, 2012
Gratuities are included.Assistive devices such as raised toilet seats if not available will be at
anadditional cost. This does not include medical insurance.
Florida Trip Information:
Accessible House with Swimming Pool. Airfare, Accommodation, Local Transportation / Breakfast daily / 2 excursions / taxes. Some dinners and lunch will be included.
$1995.00 per person
$2395.00 with attendant care
Assistive devices such as raised toilet seats if not available will be at an additionalcost. This does not include medical insurance.
Deposit: $500.00 (required by February 20 2012).
Balance by April 1, 2012.
For details please contact:
Katie Canning 1-800-263-3463 ext. 7288 kcanning@marchofdimes.ca
Gemma Woticky 1-800-263-3463 ext. 7207 or email gwoticky@marchofdimes.ca
Click here for more details.
FICSS (Family Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors) Project
Winter 2012
Are you a caregiver of a stroke survivor? You are invited to participate in a four-part education and support program and a research study.
Who can participate: Informal caregivers (spouses, other family members) of stroke survivors that have been in the caregiving role at home for a minimum of 2 months after stroke.
The program consists of 4 two-hour sessions held once a week.
The program is caregiver focused with plenty of time for discussion with one another on topics such as sharing your story, community connections, communiation, behaviour changes, stress management, changing relationships, deailng with emotions and how to be 'caregiver smart'.
Program is FREE of charge! **Respite available upon request** The program is currently being offered in the Niagara and Brant regions.
Download the FICSS poster for more information.
To register, please contact:
Gemma Woticky
March of Dimes Canada
1-800-263-3463 ext. 7207
gwoticky@marchofdimes.ca
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- Signing up for our newsletter.
- Sharing Stroke Recovery Information packages with your family and friends.
- Talking with a stroke survivor about their experience.
If you or someone you know has experienced a stroke, Stroke Recovery Canada is here to help.
Watch stroke survivor and spokesperson for Stroke Recovery Canada®, Bret "The Hitman" Hart's public service annoncements.
A program of March of Dimes Canada, Stroke Recovery Canada is a national service offering support, education and community for stroke survivors, their caregivers and families. We support peer support groups for stroke survivors and caregivers across the country. Stroke Recovery Canada is also a resource for stroke education, helping you learn more about stroke, stroke symptoms and preventative measures.
For individuals recovering from stroke, Stroke Recovery Canada will connect you with a network of support that will help you reclaim your independence, your sense of community and your ability to thrive.
- Talk to a fellow survivor or be connected to a support group.
- Learn more about stroke, stroke symptoms and stroke recovery.
- Find stroke recovery resources in your area.
Would you like to receive up-to-date news about stroke recovery? Sign up now with the Stroke Recovery Membership List for a free information package.
Stroke Recovery Canada is a completely donor-funded program. We rely on the generosity and assistance of corporations, foundation grants and individual donors to run support groups across Canada and produce our stroke recovery packages, fact sheets and newsletter.
Download the Stroke Recovery Canada Donor Form.
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