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Laurie Scherrer: Helping People with Dementia Live Fulfilling Lives
Laurie Scherrer had two forms of dementia, specifically early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal lobe degeneration. Eventually, Laurie became an active member of DAA and now serves on its Board of Directors.
In the News
David Cella, PhD
C-STAR Outcomes Core Director
Northwestern University, Chair, Department of Medical Social Sciences
Director, Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes
COVID-19 Pandemic Strains System for People With Dual Diagnoses of Mental Health Issues and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Home-and-community-based services (HCBS) cover a wide variety of supports, from personal care needs to health promotion and disease prevention, for people with disabilities and older adults.
In the News
Incontinence Impact Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
IncontinenceGeneral Health
Life Participation
Patient Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Activities of Daily Living
Stress & Coping
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$250.00Rehabilitation Measure
Sameer Ashaie, PhD, MS
Research Scientist and Research Assistant Professor Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Speech-Language Pathologist, Patient Featured in WBEZ Chicago Story about Long COVID
Five years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 1 in 5 adults continue to have a health condition that might be related to their previous COVID illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, rehabilitation is one pathway to support those struggling with long COVID.
News
Julia Marks, PA-C
Research Assistant
From Heartbreak to Hope: Jack Thrives in Intensive Therapy Following Brain Injury
When an infectious disease left their son, Jack, with a severe brain injury, Amy and Michael struggled to find resources to help him. Thanks to donors like you, they found expert, integrated care at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and, as a result, hope for the future.
Patient Story
Pulmonary Disorders
Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program helps you understand the causes behind pulmonary disorders and what you can do to increase lung capacity.
Condition
PROMIS - Pain Intensity
Area of Assessment
PainTime
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
PROMIS-Sleep Disturbance
Area of Assessment
SleepTime
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
