Patient and Family Resources

7 Steps to Stroke Recovery

• A series of videos and resource guides which can support you in reclaiming life after stroke
• MULTILINGUAL RESOURCE:  Stroke Recovery Association of BC has created guides for 7 Steps to Recovery series in Chinese, Hindi and Punjabi

Advance Care Planning

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

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

Communication

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

Driving

• Driving after a stroke or TIA

Exercise after Stroke

• 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.

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
• Talking with your Health Care Provider: What Can I do About Urinary Incontinence? (RNAO)

Sex, Intimacy and Relationships

• 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

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 4 Stroke