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Helen Hayes Hospital is dedicated
to enabling individuals of all abilities to lead active, healthy
lifestyles. Participation in sports and recreational pursuits
helps to make this possible.
Our recreational
therapy staff, along with physical therapists and other rehabilitation
professionals, encourages patients to explore a range of activities.
This process is incorporated into the rehabilitation program,
and continues once patients are discharged back to the community.
Exposure to new leisure activities, as well as re-introduction
to activities favored prior to being injured, speeds the recovery
process and demonstrates that living a full and enjoyable
life is within reach.
Current and former patients, as well as individuals
with disabilities living in the community, are given opportunities
to participate in a range of recreational activities. All
activities are supervised by trained staff, taking into account
individual needs and abilities. Equipment can be adapted as
necessary and patients are encouraged to utilize newly developed
skills and techniques acquired through rehabilitation.
Activities include the following:
Gardening
Kayaking
Handcycling
Sailing
Snow skiing
Softball
Yoga
Waterskiing
Rowing
Golf: the hospital's GolfAbility program teaches the basics of golf to individuals with disabilities
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6 weekly sessions, TBA
12:05 p.m.- 12:50 p.m. HHH Auditorium
$48 fee for 6 classes, pre-registration required
For information, call 845-786-4950 |
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Monday, September 13
3:00-6:00 pm, Golf Outing
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TBA 2011
Twin Lakes Waterski Park, Monroe, NY.
The event is being produced in conjunction with Leaps of Faith Disabled Water Ski Club. No prior experience is required and all equipment will be provided.
Directions:
From the East
NY State Thruway to Exit 16, Straight Thru the toll , 4 miles west on Rt 17/6 to Exit 130, Rt 208, Monroe, at light make a left, first right to entrance.
From the West
Rt 17/6 to Exit 129, Museum Village, Straight at the Stop Sign, the lake is on the left |
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Tuesdays & Thursdays 6PM-8PM
9/9,** 9/23*
*Rockland Lake, **Heritage Trail
Pre-registration requested. Please bring a helmet (or one will be provided), appropriate clothing and water.
For information, call 845-786-4950
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HHH, Monday, 9/15 4:30PM-7:30PM |
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TBA 2011
Congers Lake, 6 Gilchrest Rd., Congers, NY
Members of Nyack’s River Rowing Association will join hospital staff in providing an introduction to rowing, a sport which builds endurance and strength. Boats and adaptive equipment will be available. |
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TBA |
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At Belleayre Mountain, Highmount, NY
TBA Next winter!
Check out this HHH Adapted Skiing video
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TBA HHH MacArthur Park
weather permitting |
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