Tony Rhoda
While a new resident of On With Life’s Owl Creek Independent Living Apartments, Tony Rhoda is no stranger to On With Life. He was first admitted to the inpatient program in February 2018 following a stroke that affected the right side of his body. He then lived at the Residential Neuro Rehabilitation home for a year before eventually moving in with his brother.
Tony’s relationship with On With Life recently continued as he moved on to using Supported Community Living (SCL) services. Several days a week, an On With Life SCL specialist comes help Tony with chores around the house, getting groceries or just taking trips out into the community. He loves to ride around town and hit up the nearby Tasty Tacos during his sessions.
“These services are brilliant,” said Tony.
Through these SCL services, Tony works toward goals he has determined for himself. One of these goals is walking, often taking trips to Merle Hay Mall to do so, and another goal is living independently, which he was recently able to accomplish.
“I have been working with Tony for awhile and one day I showed him the apartment my son lives in at the Apartments of Owl Creek,” said Veda Bergeson, one of Tony’s SCL specialists. “After seeing it he told me he wanted to fill out an application.”
A space opened up and Tony was able to move into his own apartment on May 14, 2022. He loves the quiet atmosphere and being in control of his own space!