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LIFE AFTER STROKE

" We have been invited to this group, an invite only group and we may not have wanted to be invited, but we are here now, so we have to make the best of it."
Tara
46 years
"Once you are home from the hospital people think you are ok, so the visits stop, the check ins stop the meal delivery stops, and you are left to figure it out and people assume you are ok, cause you are home, but that’s when the hard part starts…home is where its hard and I don’t know if enough credit is given to that."
Erika
46 years

Life after stroke is a lifelong journey that extends beyond rehabilitation. These resources provide information and support to help individuals return to everyday activities, access supports and services, advocate for their needs, and enhance their well-being.

Adaptive Devices

Assistive devices can help young persons with stroke regain independence, improve participation in daily activities, and enhance their quality of life. The right supports can make a meaningful difference in recovery, confidence, and long-term success.  Learn more about different assistive devices Assistive Devices – Strokengine

Driving

 

Managing Finances

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP): Ontario Disability Support Program | ontario.ca

 

Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits recipients 

Heart and Stroke – Financial Support 

 

Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning

 

It’s All Here is a specialized financial solutions and insurance advisor for Canadians living with a medical condition 

Relations, Sex & Intimacy

Heart and Stroke Association- Sex and intimacy | Heart and Stroke Foundation

 

Heart and Stroke Association Relationships | Heart and Stroke Foundation

 

UHN – Intimacy and Sex After Stroke

"I think the pressures of work are bigger, the pressures to return to “normal “are greater. I think when people have a stroke at older age, they are kind of in their older years, and we can accept if they need to take the weekend and have a nap and we can accept if they need to say no to a function if they are not feeling well, there is more space given to time and recovery and rest.
Erika
46 years

Return to Work

The Return to Vocations Post-Stroke resources were developed collaboratively by the West GTA and the Central East Stroke Networks

 

Return to Vocations – Return to Work resources handout 

 

Return to Work Self-Assessment Guide (Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network resource) 

 

March of Dimes Canada Employment Services

 

Return to Volunteering

The Return to Vocations Post-Stroke resources were developed collaboratively by the West GTA and the Central East Stroke Networks

 

Return to Vocations – Return to Volunteering resources handout

Return to School

The Return to Vocations Post-Stroke resources were developed collaboratively by the West GTA and the Central East Stroke Networks

 

Return to Vocations –  Return to School resources handout

 

Stories from Person’s with Lived Experience – Listen to Jenna talk about returning to school or work after a stroke

Self-Advocacy

March of Dimes Canada Self-Advocacy Toolkit 

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

Central East Line
Central Health Line
NSM Health Line