Floyd Brace
Charleston Amputee Support Team - C.A.S.T.
The Charleston Amputee Support Team (CAST)
CAST is a group of like minded individuals with the common goal of
helping amputees and their families through the emotional trauma caused
by the loss of a limb through...learning...sharing...living and most
importantly...caring.
The CAST group was established at the request of a group of Charleston
area amputees. It is designed for the new and the mature amputee. The
group was not established to promote any business. It was established
to help people better cope with the loss of their limb. Guest speakers,
to include medical professionals, are invited to discuss topics which
concern members of the group and their families.
There is no charge to become a member. Please consider our meetings. You may call any of the people listed below for more information. See you there.
CAST Leader Directory |
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Frank Turner |
Ricky Miller |
Dean Elsey |
Charles "Chuck" Arena |
(803) 496-5664 |
(843) 670-0484 |
(843) 509-0699 |
(843) 753-3242 |
CAST Meeting Information |
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| MEETING INFORMATION: | CAST meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. There is no charge to be a member or to attend the meetings. Refreshments will be provided. |
| TOPICS TO INCLUDE: | 1. Coping with the Loss 2. Proper Care of Residual Limb 3. Phamtom Pain/Sensation 4. Prosthetic Fitting 5. Proper Footwear 6. Diet, exercize, health 7. Attitiudes 8. Anything you would like to talk about! |
| Directions to Health South | Meetings are held at Health South close to Trident Hospital on HWY 78. For more directions, click here to get a personalized map. |
Seven Qualities of Effective Helpers
1) Empathy...sharing in another person's feelings or emotions
2) Respect...an appreciation for the dignity and worth of others
3) Gennuiness...freely being one's self
4) Warmth...affection, kindliness, friendliness
5) Self-disclosure...revealing personal feelings and a bit of your own life
6) Presence...being available for others and exhibiting self-confidence
7) Compassion...sorrow for the suffering of others