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Delta Stroke Recovery Society

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Stroke recovery is better with friends! At DSRS, we offer a social environment of stroke survivors, caregivers, staff and volunteers.

We offer weekly programs, including Speech Language Pathology, all-abilities fitness, cognitive activities, wayfinding to Delta community resources, and so much more. This is a space to make new friends, increase lifestyle options, and become partners in stroke recovery. Our weekly program includes:
• Speech pathology classes led by an SLP
• Exercise classes led by a fitness instructor
• Brain games
• A mall walk program
• Guest speakers
• Activities & outings
• Caregiver support

12/18/2025

What a joyful way to celebrate the season together! Our Christmas party this past Tuesday was filled with festive cheer, laughter, and wonderful moments shared by our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous door prize donors, whose kindness helped make the day extra special:
 • Full Moon Floral –  • Chewter’s Chocolates –  • Il Posto –  • Platinum Home Care –  • Rosemarie, Bruce & Dawn

And of course, a big thank you to Elvis for his special guest appearance, a true highlight that brought smiles all around! 🎶✨

We’re so grateful for the community, volunteers, and supporters who make days like this possible. Thank you for celebrating with us, please enjoy this snippet of highlights from the day! 🎄

12/16/2025

As we head into the holidays, please note that both of our programs will be closed for the winter break. There will be no Tuesday South Delta or Wednesday North Delta programs until the week of January 5, 2026.

If you’re joining us, we’re looking forward to seeing you at our Christmas party tomorrow, it will be a lovely way to celebrate together! 🎄✨

Wishing everyone a restful and joyful Christmas season. We can’t wait to see you in the New Year!💙

12/13/2025

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know aphasia is often called an “invisibility disability”?

When you see someone with aphasia, you might not see any obvious signs of a disability. They aren’t using a wheelchair; they might look perfectly healthy. But inside, they are navigating a profound and exhausting communication barrier that is completely invisible to the outside world.

This invisibility has real consequences:
- It leads to public misunderstanding and impatience
- It can result in people being treated as if they are unintelligent or rude
- It creates a deep sense of isolation, as one person powerfully expressed: “It’s hard enough to deal with aphasia, but it’s even harder to go out in public and see how you’re treated.”

Understanding that aphasia is an invisible struggle is the first step toward compassion, patience, and creating a more inclusive community. The disability is in the disconnect between the brain and language, not in the person’s appearance.

Help us make the invisible, visible. Share this post to spread understanding. 🌟

12/10/2025

Today marked our last South Delta program before the winter break, and it was filled with fun, laughter, and festive activities! 🎄✨

A big, big thank you to the Jazzagals and their director, Gayle, for filling the morning with holiday spirit through their beautiful music. 
Did you know we have an inside connection with the Jazzagals? Gayle is also one of our wonderful volunteers at our North Delta program — we’re so lucky to have her!

We also enjoyed some lively fitness activities led by Rachel, including a much-anticipated snowball fight to finish off the day!
 What a joyful way to wrap up the season! We can’t wait to see everyone next week at our Christmas party! 🎁

12/07/2025

A DSRS member (and her lovely family) dropped by this past week, to vote on our Christmas tree! In these pics, Louise shows you just how easy it is to vote:

1. Drop off your non-perishable food items or unwrapped toys, and get a ballot for each one you bring, and...

2. Vote for our tree!

We hope you love our tree — and that you’ll enjoy meeting our family of very friendly bears 🎄🐻‍❄️

12/05/2025

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

This week’s fact is about YOU and the powerful role you can play.

One of the most impactful parts of aphasia recovery doesn’t come from a clinic, it comes from everyday conversations. You can be a fantastic communication partner and make a world of difference just by adjusting how you chat.

Here’s how: ⏳ Give them time. Rushing increases pressure. 🗣️ Speak simply. Use clear, short sentences. ✅ Confirm & encourage. A nod or a “take your time” means a lot. ✍️ Get visual. Use gestures, point, or write a key word.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday- a global day dedicated to supporting the charities that make a difference in our communities. 🫶🏼

If you’re able, we’d be grateful for a small donation to help DSRS finish the year on a strong note. Every contribution, big or small, truly makes an impact in the lives of stroke survivors and their families.

Tax receipts are available for cash or cheque gifts over $20, or for any donation amount made through our website.

Donate at: deltastrokerecovery.com/donate-now

Thank you for all the ways you continue to support our wonderful society. Your kindness keeps our programs running and our community thriving. 💙

11/28/2025

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

This week’s tip is about a powerful strategy called “Total Communication.” 🗣️👈🏼✍🏻

For someone with aphasia, sometimes the words just won’t come out. A fantastic way to bridge that gap is to use all available channels to communicate, not just speech.

How it works: Combine different methods to express yourself or understand others.

• Use gestures (like pointing or a drinking motion for “water”) 
• Write down key words 
• Draw simple pictures 
• Use your facial expressions and body language 
Someone might not be able to say “dog,” but they might be able to draw one or point to a picture. This strategy honors the person’s intelligence and reduces pressure, making communication less stressful and more successful.

11/26/2025

It’s that time of year again - Festival of Trees! 🎄✨
 Our holiday tree is officially up at and our tree is Tree #1!

Bring a non-perishable food item or a new toy and cast your vote. 
Each item = 1 vote for Tree #1.

Big thanks to Sharlene (), a friend of DSRS and the creative talent behind the design and setup of our tree!
 And shoutout to our wonderful volunteer Dawn, proudly showing off the finished tree in our first photo!

We placed 2nd last year… let’s see if we can take the top spot this time! ⭐️

11/21/2025

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Let’s talk about the ICF - a game-changer in understanding aphasia recovery 🧠

When we think about recovery from aphasia, it’s about so much more than just tests in a clinic. That’s where the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) comes in! It’s a holistic framework used by healthcare professionals worldwide to look at the whole person, not just their diagnosis.

Here’s how it breaks down for aphasia:

* Health Condition: The aphasia itself, often resulting from a stroke.
* Body Functions & Structures: The specific language challenges (e.g., difficulty finding words, understanding speech).
* Activity: How those challenges affect daily tasks (e.g., using the phone, ordering coffee).
* Participation: The most important part- engaging in life roles (e.g., being a friend, returning to work, socializing)
* Environmental Factors: How surroundings help or hinder (e.g., supportive friends, aphasia-friendly info, or noisy cafes).
* Personal Factors: Individual traits like confidence, past experiences, and coping styles.

Why does this matter? Because it shows that successful recovery isn’t just about improving speech, - it’s about building a supportive environment and helping people reconnect with the life they love.

11/20/2025

A huge thank you to David from the Delta Firefighters’ Fire Prevention Department for speaking at our Tuesday program in South Delta! Our members learned so much about emergency preparedness after stroke.

11/14/2025

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

This week’s focus: What is Aphasia? 🧠

This week, we’re breaking down the basics. Aphasia is a language disorder caused by brain damage, most commonly from a stroke. Here’s what that really means:

➡️ It’s a communication barrier- making it difficult to speak, understand, read, and write.
 ➡️ It is NOT a reflection of someone’s intelligence. People with aphasia know what they want to say; they just have trouble getting the words out or processing them.
 ➡️ As one person beautifully put it: “What’s in my head doesn’t come out of my mouth.”

Despite affecting over 137,700 people in Canada, aphasia is often an invisible and misunderstood condition. Understanding is the first step toward support and inclusion.

Know someone who should understand aphasia? Share this with them!

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1115 51A Street
Delta, BC
V4M2Y2

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Monday	1pm - 4pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 12:30pm
Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Friday	1pm - 4pm

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+6048349239

Website

http://deltastrokerecovery.com/

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At DSRS, we offer a social environment of stroke survivors, caregivers, staff and volunteers. This is a space to make new friends, increase lifestyle options, and become partners in stroke recovery. Our weekly program takes place Tuesdays through Thursdays, and includes many components, all of which are optional, based on your stroke recovery needs: • Speech pathology classes led by an SLP • Chair exercise classes led by a fitness instructor • Brain games & regular guest speakers • Gym and mall walking programs • Activities & outings • Caregiver support