Patient and Family Resources

7 Steps to Stroke Recovery

• A series of videos and resource guides from March of Dimes Canada which can support you in reclaiming life after stroke.

Advance Care Planning

• Speak up now campaign has resources to support you in advance care planning

Driving

• Driving after a stroke

Exercise after Stroke

• Exercise after Stroke (Heart and Stroke Foundation)
• Together in Movement and Exercise – TIME™ program 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 ProgramsMany cardiovacular 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.
• Talking with your Health Care Provider: What Can I do About Urinary Incontinence? (RNAO)

Personal Care

• This webpage features tips to make dressing and grooming easier, includes demonstration videos for handwashing and dressing techniques. Developed by Heart and Stroke Foundation

Communication

• A series of tutorials on practical tips to enhance conversations when a person has communication deficits

Sex, Intimacy and Relationships

• Sex after Stroke – Stroke Foundation Australia
• Practical post stroke tutorials A series of tutorials on practical tips to enhance conversations when a person has communication deficits

Self- Management Resources

• Post Stroke Checklist
• Enabling Self-Management Following Stroke: A Checklist
• Living a Healthy Life Workshops – Central LHIN
• Living a Healthy Life Workshops – NSM LHIN
• Living a Healthy Life Workshops – Central East LHIN
• Self Help for Stroke