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May 27th- Amelia Memorial Day Program at Amelia Cementary
June 5th thru 6th SCI Conference
June 12th- New Injury Orientation
June 14th- Flag Day Veterans Appreciation, Franklin Federal
June 19th – AAFESS Fort Belvior at Fort Belvior
June 20th Spring Picnic at McGuire Hospital
June 21st- Wives Dinner – (Widows)
June 22nd—Military Appreciation, Warrenton
For more information contact Jennifer at the PVA (804) 378-0017
Tennis Run Roll Dinner & Social
FRIDAY, MAY 3 from 7:00p – 9:00p
At the MAC (Midlotian Athletic Club)
10800 Center View Drive Richmond, VA 23235-4757
Free to participants in the MAC Wheelchair Tournament. Fee to play tennis $20.00 includes buffet dinner, Sportable SWAG, and a raffle ticket for a door prize!!! Guest ticket for dinner $5.00. Cash bar available. All proceeds from the event support the Sportable/RTA wheelchair tennis program at Byrd Park in the city of Richmond.
It’s almost time! On April 13th, 8 Sportable athletes, including several first-timers, will be hitting Monument Ave as part of the 2nd Annual Wheelchair Division of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K. Their months of chilly morning training on the track at Sports Backers Stadium will most definitely pay off as they speed off the start line at 8:34am. Good luck, racers!
Nominations for the Allen & Allen Hometown Heroes campaign will be accepted from April 1, 2013 to May 3, 2013. Please complete the form below.
“We are thankful for the people who make up the communities we serve and for the everyday heroes who make Virginia a great place to live. It’s time to celebrate these citizens by spending just a few minutes to let us know about the people who have made a difference in the lives of those around them,” said Courtney Allen Van Winkle, Partner.
Allen & Allen will announce 50 Hometown Heroes on June 12, 2013 here at allenandallen.com/hometown-heroes, on facebook at www.facebook.com/allen.and.allenand in the media.
Finalists will be honored at a series of award events taking place in Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Charlottesville in July and August.
If you have a family member on the ID or DD waiting list, check out the new Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP); up to $3000 per year is available for supports and services. Monies will be distributed on a first come basis, so apply today by downloading the application. More information is available at www.dbhds.virginia.gov/ODS-default.htm
http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/documents/ODS/IFSP%20Announcement.pdf
What is a Life Care Plan?
Jason W. Konvicka
People with chronic injuries or illnesses often require a life care plan. A life care plan is a document that identifies a person’s future medical and supportive care needs.[1] The document is created by a professional known as a life care planner.
A life care plan can be used in consultation with patients, families, rehabilitation professionals and case managers to coordinate the best medical care and support for an injured or chronically ill person. A life care plan can also be used in a legal setting to accurately project the nature and cost of an injured person’s long term care needs.
Most respected life care planners follow a consistent methodology when creating life care plans. The process includes comprehensive review of available medical records, interview of the patient, home assessment, consultation with the patient’s health care providers, research of specific care needs based on the patient’s injury or illness, consideration of relevant research literature, and review of medical cost information from various sources within the geographic region where the patient resides.
The content of a life care plan is highly individualized to the needs of the patient. Depending on a patient’s specific needs, a life care plan can include: evaluations by various health care providers, therapy (including physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, speech therapy, etc.), medication, diagnostic testing, counseling, wheelchair or other mobility needs, home care, surgeries, transportation needs, orthotic or prosthetic needs, home renovations, recreational equipment, and aids for independent function. Replacement and maintenance schedules for durable medical equipment and detailed cost information are also included. Life care plans do not typically include treatment for complications since the future onset date, severity, and duration of complications are difficult to project. Likewise, future advances in medical technology are not considered since they cannot be accurately predicted.
Professionals with various backgrounds become life care planners. These include nurses, rehabilitation counselors, and case managers. Many professionals choose to pursue board certification in life care planning which is granted by the Commission on Health Care Certification.[2]
About the author: Jason W. Konvicka is a personal injury attorney experienced in handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. He also represents persons severely injured through the use of defective drugs and medical devices. Jason has achieved impressive verdicts and settlements for clients in spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and tractor trailer accident cases. Mr. Konvicka is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. He is a Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and he has successfully argued before the Virginia Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
[1] “The life care plan is a dynamic document based upon published standards of practice, comprehensive assessment, data analysis, and research, which provides and organized, concise plan for current and future needs with associated costs for individuals who have experienced catastrophic injury or have chronic health care needs.” International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, http://www.rehabpro.org/sections/ialcp/focus/standards/section-i-introduction
Golf is a great sport and thanks to the handicapping system, regardless of skill level, everyone can play together with equal enjoyment. Now, thanks to Sheltering Arms, the Mid Atlantic PVA , VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, and the “Paragolfer”, the disabled community can play by side with everyone bringing a whole new meaning to the term handicap! Join us and area golf professionals for a “free” weekend of fun at Windy Hill Sports Complex. The weekend includes free lessons with and without the “Paragolfer, an equipment demo-day and more….see details.
First Swing Free Seminar Golf 2013
https://www.facebook.com/GreaterRichmondAmputeeSupportGroup
Mobility Supercenter is proud to announce the new partnership with the Greater Richmond Amputee Group. The first Tuesday of every month, Mobility Supercenter will be hosting this fantastic group in their efforts to bring awareness, motivation, assistance, guidance, support and education to amputees, their friends and their family members. There are several ways in which each of these things will happen one of which is by having area professionals speak on relating and relevant topics. For more information, please visit the following link above or contact David Dise at ddise@mobilitysupercenter.com.
