June Rehab F.A.C.T.S. Presentation

I will be making this presentation which I’ve named “Rehab F.A.C.T.S. These are immutable truths I learned during my brain tumor rehab. Actually, they’re pretty common sense ideas on remain positive and tenacious during rehab after some stupid brain tumor or stroke totally messes with your heretofore wonderful life. I give this presentation because I sense that everybody knows that they need to do their rehab, but few actually stick with it. So my presentation is more about developing a positive attitude, self-discipline and trying to make rehab a bit of a game with, shock, maybe even a dash of sardonic humor.

John

 PS -  This is open to all brain tumor/stroke/trauma victims, caregivers, friends and family.

PPS - They usually serve nice snacks, too.

Feedback Request for Stroke Support Group Presentation

On Wednesday I’m presenting to the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center stroke support group. And while I’ve audited a stroke support group, I haven’t yet presented to one.

I also haven’t had a stroke, so I can’t really empathize with everybody.  On the other hand I did have a curious event in January that landed my sorry butt back in the hospital that no one can explain.  (See http://johnstumor.blogspot.com/2012/01/pick-your-crazy-caption.html)  

If anybody has any suggestions on what to say or maybe more importantly what not to say, I’d love your feedback.  My base presentation is posted on flickr @: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76128793@N07/sets/72157629218254419/

It’s entitled “Rehab F.A.C.T.s” and it’s kinda hard to interpret without the narrative.  If you’re interested, I’d be happy to send it to you as part of the “notes” section in PPT.

Thanks!

John