March of Dimes – “The Caregiver Project Events – Novel & Creative Approaches to Caregiving & Self-Care”

Be immersed, entertained and moved as three compelling storytellers invite you into their family caregiving experiences.  Each artist tells their […]

Mental Health Associations and Impacts on Recovery from Stroke, Heart Conditions and Vascular Cognitive Impairment

You can view this Heart & Stroke Foundation webinar as well as past recordings on the Stroke Best Practices website webinar page

Mood, Cognition & Fatigue following Stroke

An update for the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations has been released for Mood, Cognition and Fatigue following Stroke. The recommendations focus on individuals who have had a stroke or transient ischemic attack, but crosses the continuum of care. For more information click here.

Stroke Rehabilitation Intensity Newsletter – Spring 2019 Edition

Check out the Spring 2019 edition of the Stroke Rehabilitation Intensity Newsletter, provided by the Ontario Regional Stroke Networks Rehabilitation Coordinators Group

Newsletter highlights:

 – Innovative ways to provide stroke rehab intensity

 – Rehabilitation Intensity Learning Module & Quiz update

 – Knowledge check on recording rehabilitation intensity

Stroke Distinction

Congratulations to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in being awarded Stroke Distinction from Accreditation Canada for the Acute and Rehab Stroke Program.  A great team effort to showcase excellence in stroke care. 

“Stroke Distinction is a rigorous and highly specialized program developed in partnership with Heart and Stroke, Canada which follows standards that are based on Canadian Stroke Best Practices, and in-depth, stroke specific performance indicators and protocols.” (Accreditation Canada)