Lee's Summit Community Aphasia Group

Caregivers, Survivors

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Address

  • 2100 SE Blue Pkwy
  • Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063

Contact

  • Mrs. Alissa Potocnik, SLP
  • (816) 591-3046
  • [email protected]
  • Preferred Contact Method: Email

Meeting

  • 2nd and 4th Thursdays
  • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Central
  • Alissa Potocnik
  • [email protected]
  • Lee's Summit Medical Center 3rd Floor Spruce Room

Agenda

Group Structure:  
In Person:  2nd and 4th Thursdays at Lee's Summit Medical Center/Spruce Room:

4:30-5pm:  Welcome and large group education/discussion
5-6pm:  Members with aphasia participate in conversation group while loved ones and caregivers visit, take a one hour break, or participate in an educational program
6pm:  Dismiss

on Zoom:  1st and 3rd Thursdays (email facilitator for Zoom link) 5-6pm

 

Notes

Purpose of our Community Aphasia Group:
1.  Reduce feelings of isolation by connecting people with common experiences and concerns
2.  Provide education, resources, support and encouragement for members with aphasia and their loved ones
3.  Enhance communication skills including conversation practice for members with aphasia.
4.  Encourages life participation for members and caregivers

Mission Statement:  We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of support, encouragement, and education to people with aphasia and their loved ones.

 

Type

Activity program, Caregivers welcome, Community Outreach, Emotional support, In-person support, Online support, Regular Meetings, Social support, Therapeutic/Rehabilitation

Specialty

Aphasia



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