North Alabama May Events

May is Speech Therapy Month

Speech therapists help people  think and communicate with others.  Our speech therapists have completed advanced training and provide therapy for:

• Talking & Voice:  to improve voice volume, breath support, articulation, receptive and expressive communication
• Cognition:  to improve thinking skills
• Eating & Swallow Function:   to improve chewing and swallow function

May is Stroke Awareness Month

A stroke occurs when blood cannot get to the brain and often damages areas of the brain that control movement.  This can result in weakness or paralysis and can make it difficult to use your arm and hand, walk, talk, swallow, or complet activities of daily living such as taking a shower and getting dressed.  Although the consequences of stroke can be devastating, comprehensive rehabilitation can help you put the pieces back together again.

May 1:  Bioness Neuro Recovery Device Demo Day

• What:  Bioness is a neuro recovery device that provides low-level functional electrical stimulation (FES) to activate nerves and muscles after Stroke, Brain Injury, MS or other neurological disorders.  The L300 is a device for your leg designed to help overcome footdrop and regain mobility.  The H200 is a device for your hand designed to help improve hand function for greater independence and function.  Want to see if Bioness will help you?  Call for an appointment at 256-509-4398.

• Where:  Therapy Achievements, 802 Shoney Dr SW, Ste. A, Huntsville, AL  35801

• When:  8:00 - 12:00 Call 256-509-4398 to schedule an appoitment

Tue May 7:  Retirement Lifestyle Expo

• What:  The Retirement Lifestyle Expo celebrates Older Americans Month.  It is hosted by STUDIO 60 and will have door prizes, vendors, games with prizes, and more. Admission is FREE. There will be FREE boxed lunches to the first 300 attendees and parking is also FREE. So grab some popcorn and visit with local businesses that may have the answers you need as you retire or as you care for older parents.
• Where:  Huntsville Jaycees Builiding, 2180 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL  35801
• When:  9:00 - 2:00 pm

Tue May 14:  TARCOG Fun Fest

• What:  The TARCOG Fun Fest celebrates Older Americans Month.  A pre-event Zumba Gold workout will take place from 9:30 to 10 a.m. where participants may join in to loosen up before the festivities begin.  After a short welcome ceremony at 10 a.m., activities will include BINGO, a photo booth, with music by DJ Jammin Jeff and live music.  A Masters Games competition will be held for Corn Hole, the Nerf Ball Throw and Frisbee Throw. 
• Tickets are $5 and include a boxed lunch, snacks (popcorn & snowcones) and door prizes OR $15 Bundle that includes T-shirt, ticket, lunch, snacks and doorprizes.  Advance tickets may be purchased at any Senior Center in DeKalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Marshall counties, or, at the TARCOG Office at 7037 Old Madison Pike, Suite 450, in Huntsville. For more information call TARCOG at 256-830-0818.  Tickets may also be purchased at the gate on the day of the event for $7. T-shirts at the gate will be $13.
• Where:  Sharon Johnston Park, 783 Coleman Road in New Market
• When:  10:00 - 1:00 pm; The rain date will be Thursday, May 16.

Tue May 14:  North AL Brain Injury & Stroke Support MeetUp

• What:    North AL Brain Injury & Stroke Support is a group of patients and caregivers with brain injury or stroke that meet monthly to learn about a relavent topic, share their stories and give eachother support.  Tina Freisen, SLP, CCC will be our guest speaker in May and will share how speech therapy can help with cognitve, speech and swallowing changes after brain injury or stroke.
• Where:  Therapy Achievements, 802 Shoney Dr SW, Ste. A, Huntsville, AL  35801
• When:  5:30 - 7:00 pm

Fri May 17:  Decatur Relay for Life