LIFE Education Classes
Inpatient and family education at RIC
Reviewed July 2012
The LIFE Center provides weekly disability specific discussion groups to help RIC Inpatients and their families learn about resources that can support them after hospitalization. Discussions are led by a LIFE Center Educator and include a peer mentor to share life experiences and use of community resources.
Topics include finding help and information on:
– Condition, health information
– Finding caregivers, help at home
– Locating equipment vendors
– Getting around – using public transportation, driving
– Going back to work or school
– Housing information, including adaptations
– Finding support for yourself, family and friends
– Keeping fit
LIFE classes are held for the following groups:
- General rehabilitation families / patients
- Stroke rehabilitation families / patients
- Spinal Cord rehabilitation families / patients
- Pediatric rehabilitation families / patients
- Families of patients with Aphasia
- Families of patients with Brain Injury
See times below for specific groups.
Topics include finding help and information on:
– Condition, health information
– Finding caregivers, help at home
– Locating equipment vendors
– Getting around – using public transportation, driving
– Going back to work or school
– Housing information, including adaptations
– Finding support for yourself, family and friends
– Keeping fit
LIFE classes are held for the following groups:
- General rehabilitation families / patients
- Stroke rehabilitation families / patients
- Spinal Cord rehabilitation families / patients
- Pediatric rehabilitation families / patients
- Families of patients with Aphasia
- Families of patients with Brain Injury
See times below for specific groups.
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| Event Title: | Stroke Rehabilitation families / patients |
| Date: | Tuesdays |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center |
| Room: | 1st floor, LIFE Center |
| Address: |
345 E. Superior St. First floor Chicago, IL 60611 Direct: 312.238.LIFE (5433) Email: lifecenter@ric.org Fax: 312.238.2860 Web: http://lifecenter.ric.org |
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| Event Title: | General Rehabilitation families / patients |
| Description: | Inpatient General Rehab groups include orthopedic, amputation, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Cancer and other disabling conditions. |
| Date: | Mondays |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center |
| Room: | 1st floor, LIFE Center |
| Address: |
345 E. Superior St. First floor Chicago, IL 60611 Direct: 312.238.LIFE (5433) Email: lifecenter@ric.org Fax: 312.238.2860 Web: http://lifecenter.ric.org |
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| Event Title: | Spinal Cord Rehabiliation families / patients |
| Date: | Tuesdays |
| Time: | 1:00 to 2:00 pm |
| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center |
| Room: | 1st floor, LIFE Center |
| Address: |
345 E. Superior St. First floor Chicago, IL 60611 Direct: 312.238.LIFE (5433) Email: lifecenter@ric.org Fax: 312.238.2860 Web: http://lifecenter.ric.org |
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| Event Title: | General Rehabilitation families / patients |
| Description: | Inpatient General Rehab groups include orthopedic, amputation, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Cancer and other disabling conditions. |
| Date: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 3:00 to 4:00 pm |
| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center |
| Room: | 1st floor, LIFE Center |
| Address: |
345 E. Superior St. First floor Chicago, IL 60611 Direct: 312.238.LIFE (5433) Email: lifecenter@ric.org Fax: 312.238.2860 Web: http://lifecenter.ric.org |
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| Event Title: | Aphasia Rehabilitation – families and patients |
| Description: | Due to the nature of discussion, this group is geared toward family members / caregivers. Inpatients with aphasia are welcomed to attend with them. |
| Date: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 1:00 to2:00 pm |
| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center |
| Room: | 1st floor, LIFE Center |
| Address: |
345 E. Superior St. First floor Chicago, IL 60611 Direct: 312.238.LIFE (5433) Email: lifecenter@ric.org Fax: 312.238.2860 Web: http://lifecenter.ric.org |
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| Event Title: | Brain Injury Rehabilitation - families and patients |
| Description: | Due to the nature of discussion, this group is geared toward family members / caregivers. Inpatients with brain injury are welcome to attend with them. |
| Date: | Fridays |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center |
| Room: | 1st floor, LIFE Center |
| Address: |
345 E. Superior St. First floor Chicago, IL 60611 Direct: 312.238.LIFE (5433) Email: lifecenter@ric.org Fax: 312.238.2860 Web: http://lifecenter.ric.org |
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| Event Title: | Pediatric Rehabilitation: families and patients |
| Date: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center |
| Room: | 1st Floor, LIFE Center |
| Address: |
345 E. Superior St. First floor Chicago, IL 60611 Direct: 312.238.LIFE (5433) Email: lifecenter@ric.org Fax: 312.238.2860 Web: http://lifecenter.ric.org |
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| Event Title: | General Rehabilitation families / patients |
| Description: | Due to the nature of discussion, this group is geared toward family members / caregivers. Inpatients with brain injury are welcome to attend with them. |
| Date: | Thursdays |
| Time: | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago LIFE Center |
| Room: | 1st floor, LIFE Center |
| Address: |
345 E. Superior St. First floor Chicago, IL 60611 Direct: 312.238.LIFE (5433) Email: lifecenter@ric.org Fax: 312.238.2860 Web: http://lifecenter.ric.org |
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