Upcoming Events

28 Sep Getting Ready to Stand and Walk; NDT Workshop in the Management of Adults with Stroke
04 Oct Newly Released Smart Tips for Stroke Care: Everything You Need to Know!

Patient and Family Resources

Would you like to share your stroke recovery experience with us? To learn more about being a lived experience partner of the Central East Stroke Network. Contact us at cesn@rvh.on.ca

Patient & Family Resources

Every Minute Counts!

Helpful Links

Advance Care Planning

Caregiver Resources

CESN Journey to Recovery After Stroke Resource

The “CESN Journey to Recovery after Stroke” was developed as a resource to help you: Talk to your healthcare team about your recovery • Understand your personal recovery journey • Set goals that are important to you • Identify community programs or services needed CLICK HERE for a copy of the resource
CLICK HERE for the accompanying Education Module

Communication

Talking to Your Family Member or Friend with Aphasia: Conversation Basics (Aphasia Institute)

Community Services

Driving

Exercise After Stroke

Programs & Guidelines

Exercise after Stroke (Heart and Stroke Foundation)

Together in Movement and Exercise – TIME™ program is a community exercise program for people with stroke. Visit the TIME website for program locations in the Central East Stroke Network and a list of links to other online exercise programs.
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs – Many cardiovascular rehabilitation programs include persons with mild non-disabling stroke and TIA. Contact local programs for eligibility, referral processes and program status. CLICK HERE for list of programs
Aerobic Exercise after Stroke Guidelines (Patient’s Guide) – This resource provides aerobic activity recommendations for people post stroke.
Canadian Stroke Community-based Exercise Recommendations – a companion guide is available to assist people with stroke and their caregivers in choosing a community exercise program to meet their needs.

Fatigue after Stroke

Post-Stroke Fatigue flyer (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)

Life after Stroke

The i-Rebound website has been developed by the Stroke Foundation and the University of Newcastle (Australia). It provides a number of resources for eating well and moving more. CLICK HERE to access the site
Book & Film Resources

Book and film listing for stroke survivors and their families. This list was compiled by the Ontario Regional Stroke Networks’ Community and Long-Term Care Group

Personal Care

Risk Factor Management

Self-Management Resources

Stroke Education & Self-Management Videos (Calgary Stroke Program/Heart & Stroke)

Topics include: memory, fatigue, attention, stress, unilateral spatial neglect, upper extremity movement, organization and planning, resilience, leisure and functional communication. CLICK HERE to view.
Resource sheets are available for each of the video topics. The content has been tailored for an Ontario audience.

Sex, Intimacy and Relationships

YSS BC Sexual Health After Stroke (Feb 2020) A conversation about sexual health & intimacy for young stroke survivors.
Sex after Stroke – Stroke Foundation Australia
Practical post stroke tutorials is a series of practical tips to enhance conversations when a person has communication deficits
Intimacy and Sex After Stroke – webpage with resources for patients and family as well as clinicians (developed by UHN/Toronto Rehabilitation Institute)
Sexuality Post Stroke flyer (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)

Signs of a Stroke

Stroke Information

Your Stroke Journey

A resource developed by Heart and Stroke Foundation for adults who have had a stroke. Features information on stroke and its effects and tips and strategies to live life fully.

Infographics

Developed by Champlain Stroke Network to help you better understand some of the common concerns following stroke

Stroke Engine

Features the most current information on various stroke rehabilitation interventions. Includes information for patients and families.

Stroke and Your Recovery (Sinai Health)

Six videos that provide practical advice on stroke recovery topics including risk factor management, physical and emotional changes and taking an active role in your recovery

West Park Health Care Education Resources (videos and handouts)

Topics include: Understanding Stroke & Recovery, Stroke Prevention, Intimate Relationships and Sexuality After a Stroke or Brain Injury, Healthy Eating for Stroke Prevention & Discharge Planning in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation

7 Steps to Stroke Recovery

Support Groups

Virtual Care Resources

Working or Volunteering After Stroke

Young Adults and Stroke

Stroke in Young Adults is a resource guide for young adults, their families and caregivers and provides answers to questions about physical and mental recovery, as well as resources and services available.
Different Strokes is a UK based charity dedicated to addressing the needs of younger persons with stroke.
Young Stroke Survivors Podcast – A Journey into Stroke Recovery – A young stroke survivor named Perry details the experience of his stroke and the changes to his life afterwards

Looking for local community resources? Please visit the links below for more information:

Central East Line

Central Health Line

NSM Health Line