Neuroscience Supportive Care Program

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1 Neuroscience Supportive Care Program Calendar of Services July September 2017 Vea adentro las clases que se ofrecen en español. stanfordhealthcare.org/nscp

2 Classes & Workshops Chair Reiki Every Monday and Tuesday 10:00am 12:00pm Every Thursday 1:00pm 3:00pm (no session 7/3, 7/4, 7/6, 9/4, 9/5, 9/7) 213 Quarry Road, 3 rd Floor Patient Lobby Area & Infusion Treatment Area, Chair Reiki sessions help you relax, reduce stress or discomfort, and decrease pain. The Reiki practitioner either gently puts his/her hands on your shoulders, head and upper parts of the body or holds the hands slightly above your body in various positions to help your energy flow more easily. Create While You Wait Art Program Every Monday 10:00am 2:00pm 213 Quarry Road, Infusion Treatment Center & Patient Waiting Areas, Our Create While You Wait Art Sessions provide individualized art activities for patients while they wait for their treatments to help relieve stress, anxiety, and boredom. For more Healthy Toolkit: Internet 101 Dates and times vary, appointments only Hoover Pavilion 211 Quarry Road, Healthy Library Suite 201 Finding health-related information on the Internet that is reliable, current, and evidence-based takes knowledge and skill. With a focus on Neuroscience, participants in this program will learn the basics of good research techniques and sources of trustworthy information online. Led by a Stanford medical librarian. To schedule an appointment, call Live Fully, Live Well Every Thursday (8/17 9/21) 9:45am 11:45am The Live Fully, Live Well 6-week program is designed for those who are motivated and want to make change now. If you are in the I am ready to explore, learn and make a change mindset, this series is for you. Managing your health and wellness is an integral part of living well with MS. Live Fully Live Well is a comprehensive wellness program from the National MS Society and Can Do MS. Registration required. To register, call Stanford Speech Communication Group July 17, August 21, September 18 4:00pm 5:30pm Stanford Hospital 300 Pasteur Drive, 3 rd Floor, Rehabilitation Department Stanford, CA Stanford s highly skilled speech language pathologists facilitate this group and provide participants with the opportunity to practice speech, language, and cognitive skills. Experience the camaraderie of those with similar challenges and take pleasure in the social aspect of group therapy. Registration required. To register, call or SDeane@stanfordhealthcare.org. Studio E Every Saturday (7/29 9/2) 10:00am 11:30am Hoover Pavilion 211 Quarry Road, Room 208 In this multi-week art therapy program you ll work with art therapists and other people with epilepsy in a group setting to create artistic pieces using a variety of mediums, strengthen your artistic voice and learn from others in an open, welcoming environment. Your artwork may also help raise awareness about the realities of life with epilepsy. Registration required. To register, call or EFNCA@epilepsynorcal.org. 1

3 Exercise & Fitness Chair Yoga Every Wednesday 10:45am 11:30am (no class 7/5, 9/6) This chair yoga class is designed to safely provide caregivers and patients with a set of moderate, stretching, strengthening, and balance exercises. This yoga sequence proceeds with gentle breathing, attitude bolstering, warmups, and standing balances (with chair support). Mat Yoga Every Friday 10:45am 11:30am (no class 7/7, 9/8) Mat yoga is for clients who can get up and down without another person s assistance. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Attendees will be guided through stretches and circulatory warm-ups, a complete set of joint-mobilizations, and several strengthening exercises, supplemented with classical yoga asanas (positions), and finishing with a few minutes of progressive relaxation. Brief mindfulness practice and a final healing affirmation are offered. Dance for Parkinson s Every Monday and Friday 1:30pm 2:45pm 213 Quarry Road Wellness Room 1511 Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Dancing in chairs, at a barre, or standing, experienced teaching artists lead participants in an enjoyable blend of modern dance, ballet, and social dancing. Supported by the National Parkinson s Foundation. Dance to Remember Every Friday 3:15pm 4:15pm This program entails physical exercise, socialization, and memory exercises which are all beneficial to your memory. Participants will engage with various types of dancing that will accommodate seniors in the early stages of memory loss (Mild Cognitive Impairment). Class participants will partner up and ask each other questions about each other, and at the end try to remember their partners answers. This is a wonderful program for anyone experiencing early signs of memory loss that would like to be proactive about slowing the rate of memory or loss or improving their memory. Guided Relaxation for Deep Healing Every Monday 10:00am 11:00am (no class 7/3, 9/4) Deep relaxation rejuvenates and energizes the entire body. It stimulates the body s natural self-healing where regeneration occurs. In this class we will experience deep relaxation through Yogic sleep (Yoga Nidra). Yoga Nidra assists in disorders such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, cancer, and it can strengthen the immune system. Classes will be based on the innovative Dance for PD program designed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the 2

4 Parkinson s Exercise Class Every Thursday (starts 7/20) 2:00pm 3:00pm & 3:00pm 4:00pm (2 classes back-to-back) This exercise program is designed specifically to target PD symptoms. Exercise moves performed in this class are the building blocks for everyday movement and are performed with large amplitude, high effort, and attention to action in multiple postures. There are two class options depending on the participants physical strength and mobility. Registration required. To register or for more Pilates Every Tuesday 3:00pm 4:00pm (no class 7/4, 9/5) DefineIt Personal Training and Wellness Studio 981 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA Have you ever done Pilates? Never done Pilates? Either way, have some serious fun in this circuit through various pieces of Pilates equipment: reformers, towers, chair, and barrels. This class will help you learn or relearn how to move in a wonderful healthy environment designed to get you moving. Registration required. To register or for more Qi Gong for Vitality Every Wednesday 1:00pm 2:00pm In this class, people of all ages and stages can engage in exercises that enhance their ability to tap into their vital life force energy (Qi) via skillful application of an ancient and time-established Chinese healing exercise craft (Gong). We will work on mindful breathing, movement, posture, coordination, and energetic flow, weaving in meditative and mindful awareness to enhance vitality. Come join us and gain greater vitality, relaxation and transformation in mind, body, spirit, and emotional whole-person well-being. Tai Chi Every Tuesday 2:30pm 3:30pm (no class 7/4) This Tai Chi class will help build balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength and can be performed by anyone regardless of age or physical condition. Tai Chi strengthens the body, quiets and calms the mind and emotions, and improves overall health and well-being. This Tai Chi class is supported by a grant from the National Parkinson Foundation. Lecture Driving Rehabilitation Tuesday, September 12 10:30am 11:30am This is an informative driving rehabilitation session which will discuss requirements by the DMV for those who have had a change in medical status, suspended license or who have let their license expire. Resources will be available including those for individuals who may be interested in modified hand controls and ideas about wheelchair vans. Registration required. To register or for more 3

5 Support Groups Acoustic Neuroma Support Group August 3, November 2 6:00pm 7:00pm Stanford Cancer Center Palo Alto 875 Blake WIlbur Drive, Room CC2103 JLo@stanfordhealthcare.org. ALS Support Group July 15, August 19, September 16 2:30pm 4:00pm Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call Ataxia Support Group September 8 1:00pm 2:30pm 213 Quarry Road, Conference Room 3871 VTanoury@stanfordhealthcare.org. Brain Injury Peer Support Group 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23 1:00pm 2:30pm Hoover Pavilion 211 Quarry Road, Room 308 For more information, call or visit ssbi.stanford.edu. Brain Tumor Support Group July 27, August 31, September 28 5:30pm 7:30pm sharon.lamb@ucsf.edu or momredwood@gmail.com. Functional Neurological Disorder Support Group July 10, August 14, September 11 3:00pm 4:00pm To register or for more Grupo de Apoyo para personas con Parkinson julio 19, agosto 16, septiembre 20 6:00pm 7:30pm Para más detalles, llame al Meningioma Support Group September 7, December 7 6:00pm 7:30pm Stanford Cancer Center Palo Alto 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Rooms CC2103 CC2104 JLo@stanfordhealthcare.org. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 7/10, 7/24, 8/14, 8/28, 9/11, 9/25 7:00pm 9:00pm For more information, call

6 Myasthenia Gravis Support Group July 11, October 10 6:00pm 7:30pm For more information, call or Parkinson s Caregiver Support Group Dates & times vary Locations in Belmont, Daly City, and Menlo Park To register or for more information, call or visit parkinsons.stanford.edu. Parkinson s Support Group July 12, August 9 2:00pm 3:30pm Avenidas Senior Center 450 Bryant Street, Dining Room Palo Alto, CA September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13 2:00pm 3:30pm Little House 800 Middle Avenue, Auditorium Menlo Park, CA Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call or visit parkinsons.stanford.edu. Parkinson s Young Onset Support Group July 11, August 8, September 12 6:30pm 8:15pm Lucile Packard Children s Hospital 725 Welch Road, Board Room To register or for more information, call or visit parkinsons.stanford.edu. Stanford Stroke Support Group July 13 Nutrition & Stroke: Prevention & Post Stroke Medical Nutrition Therapy by Jessica Shipley, MS, RD, CDE August 2 Support Group September 6 Secondary Stroke Prevention by Chitra Venkatasubramanian, MBBS, MD, MSc October 4 Support Group November 1 Stress, Health, and Hypnosis by David Spiegel, MD December 6 Support Group All events take place 6:00pm 7:00pm Registration required for lectures and walk-ins welcome for support group meetings. To register or for more Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group August 9, November 8 5:30pm 6:30pm 213 Quarry Road, Room 0511 For more information, call or veevo@stanfordhealthcare.org. The Neuroscience Supportive Care Program provides FREE classes, workshops, fitness classes, services, and support to all neuroscience patients, regardless of where they receive care. TC Cowles, BSN, RN Program Manager, Neuroscience Supportive Care Program nscp@stanfordhealthcare.org