Off the heels of a successful “Get Healthy, Get Social” Game Day Fundraiser, Rehab and Beyond will host the 2020 Comeback Trail Atlanta 5K/1 Mile benefiting low-income stroke and brain injury survivors on May 2, 2020 on the campus of Emory Brain Health Center at Executive Park. In recognition of stroke awareness month, join us for fitness, fun,…
The Rehab and Beyond Support System of Care wouldn’t exist without the help and resources of our partnering networks! Whatever the cause or need, The Brain Injury Association of Georgia is there to supply life-changing information at our support groups and fundraising events. On March 7, 2020, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, help…
If you’re looking for a fun, inexpensive, and engaging exercise to improve memory and brain function after stroke or brain injury— try the Simon game by Hasbro! Using colored blocks, lights, and sounds as directional prompts, the Simon game engages cognitive function that works on sequential processing, short-term memory, attention and visual processing. Watch this…
Are you preparing to drive again? Do you have a hula hoop? If so, go grab it! Watch Coach Stan demonstrate an exercise that strengthens coordination, concentration, stamina, and focus when you’re preparing to drive after stroke and brain injury! If you aren’t quite ready to drive again, this is also a great exercise to…
While observing World Stroke Day 2019, Rehab and Beyond released a short video montage to social media recognizing the courage, resilience and achievements of stroke survivors participating in the Rehab and Beyond National Stroke and Brain Injury Continuum of Care Program. We’re extremely inspired by their determination to live life BEYOND stroke. 80 million…
It’s official, the Rehab and Beyond team is growing! As the occurrence of stroke and brain injury continue to rise, the demand to secure and develop qualified medical professionals to meet survivors specialized rehabilitative needs also increases. In our mission to serve low-income stroke and brain injury communities around the world, Rehab and…
Ms. Peggy, a.k.a. Coach Peggy, recently celebrated her two year stroke anniversary! She suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2017, and has been fighting for her recovery like the true champion and superhero that she is ever since. Three weeks post stroke, Ms. Peggy couldn’t stand for more than 17 seconds. After completing and persevering…
The Fall season has officially arrived, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy the weather with some new friends! Are you a stroke or brain injury survivor? Or, are you a caregiver or family member who knows a survivor that is looking to engage in fun and fellowship? If so, the Emory Synapse Buddy Program…
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and what better time to spread stroke awareness! Minorities have higher stroke rates than the general population, and similar to African-Americans, the risk factors that cause strokes continue to rise in the Hispanic community. Whether it be limited access to healthcare and resources, scientists don’t know exactly why Hispanics have higher…
Today, the world recognizes National Video Games Day! Traditionally, video games are exalted for their entertainment value. However, here at Rehab and Beyond, we’re celebrating the technological innovation that video games provide to stroke and brain injury survivors. These advancements offer stroke and brain injury survivors fun, interactive, and effective rehabilitation alternatives that can be…
