REHABILITATION & RECOVERY

"The journey can be, it is long, but not to give up….. I tell them every stroke is different, every recovery is different….
you have to take it slowly, you have to take it one step at a time."

Tara

46 years

Stroke recovery is unique to each person. Explore resources on rehabilitation, recovery, and the physical, cognitive, communication, and emotional changes that can occur after stroke

Aphasia

Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program (ACDP) is a March of Dimes Canada communication program for adults with aphasia and other acquired communication disabilities living in York, Durham and Peterborough.

Cognitive Supports

Stroke can affect your thinking skills resulting in problems with short-term memory, attention, problem-solving, judgement etc. For more information visit the Thinking and Perception page on EnableMe website

Cognitive rehabilitation focuses on improving memory, attention, concentration and daily living skills that may be affected by your stroke. To learn more, visit the Cognitive Rehabilitation section on the website StrokeEngine

Hidden Disabilities

Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it is not there. The hidden disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent: HDS – Global

"Go look for your people, because they are looking for you too!"

Listen to Erika share her experience of life after stroke

Stories from Person's with Lived Experience

CLICK HERE to listen to short video clips of person’s with lived experience sharing their stories of resilience and recovery.

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