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Support Groups
In an effort to error on the side of caution, all On With Life in-perosn support groups have been canceled until further notice. We did not make this decision easily, but by utilizing the guidelines from the CDC and CMS, we have decided that we need to be proactive in the prevention of Coronavirus/COVID-19 and keep everyone safe and healthy.
We are, however, hosting our monthly support groups via Zoom. If you would like to receive notification for upcoming groups, please email info@onwithlife.org to request subscription to our email lists.
We know the journey following a brain injury, stroke or neurological condition can be challenging for you and your loved ones. That’s why we offer support groups – open to those we have served and the community – each month. Join us for an education session, breakouts for you and your loved one and social time each month as we walk this journey together.
Cognitive Fitness sessions will take place via Zoom for 45 minutes every Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Cost is $25 a month.
Sessions take place the fourth Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Wellness Gym at 715 SW Ankeny Road in Ankeny, Iowa.
Your ray of hope can shine. Join us for Different Strokes, On With Life's support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The monthly group will feature an education session, breakouts for the survivor and caregiver and a social time.
This group is open to current and past stroke survivors and caregivers served in On With Life's inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, as well as the community.
Sessions take place the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Wellness Gym at 715 SW Ankeny Road in Ankeny, Iowa.
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"We celebrated all improvements, being thankful for what function I had."Tom S -
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"I survived my stroke for a reason, and I am confident On With Life was the best place for me to be"Ellen -
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