Greater than Stroke: A Journey to Recovery
Stroke can be life-altering, but recovery is possible with the right care and support.
What to expect
- Rehabilitation overview: Holistic care from a multidisciplinary team.
- GP’s role: Understanding stroke, initial assessment and ongoing medical management.
- Physiotherapy: Regaining strength, balance, and mobility.
- Neuropsychology: Addressing cognitive and emotional challenges.
- Occupational therapy: Restoring independence and quality of life.
- Social worker: A crucial role within the journey.
Who should attend?
- Stroke survivors and their families.
- The general public interested in stroke prevention.
- Healthcare professionals, including GPs, physiotherapists, and speech therapists.
- Staff and families of patients in retirement homes.
Meet your speakers
Surina Mahaffey
Speech Therapist & Practice Manager
Rita Henn & Partners, Intercare Irene & Hazeldean Physical Rehabilitation Hospitals
Dr Catherine Govender
Neuropsychologist
Intercare Tyger Valley Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
Rene Nilsson
Occupational Therapist
Rita Henn & Partners at Intercare Tyger Valley Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
Dr Lizaan Dun
General Practitioner
Intercare Tyger Valley Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
Dudu Mthembu
Physiotherapist and Rehabilitation Program Manager
Intercare Hazeldean Physical Rehabilitation Hospital
Monica Dube
Managing Director
Dube & Pottas Inc. renders Social Work Services at Intercare Hazeldean, Irene and Sandton Physical Rehabilitation Hospitals.
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