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What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Introduction to Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
What is a Stroke in other languages – Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Your Stroke Journey – resource developed by Heart & Stroke
CESN Journey to Recovery after Stroke is a resource to help you talk to your healthcare team about your recovery.
CLICK HERE to download a copy of the resource
CLICK HERE to listen to the accompanying Education Module
Videos: Stroke and Your Recovery (Sinai Health) (Available in multiple languages) CLICK HERE to view 6 videos developed by Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital that provide practical advice on stroke recovery topics including risk factor management, physical and emotional changes and taking an active role in your recovery
7 Steps to Stroke Recovery
A series of videos and resource guides which can support you in reclaiming life after stroke
Patient and Caregiver Resources (Canadian Stroke Best Practice webpage) – contains multiple resources about stroke, TIA and risk factor management
Stroke Engine – Features the most current information on various stroke rehabilitation interventions.
Stroke in Young Adults (Heart & Stroke) – resource guide for young adults, their families and caregivers
Different Strokes – UK based charity dedicated to addressing the needs of younger persons with stroke.
Bowel and Bladder Function after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Talking with your Health Care Provider: What Can I do About Urinary Incontinence? (RNAO)
Incontinence (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Cognition after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Behaviour after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Communication after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Communication (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Talking to Your Family Member or Friend with Aphasia: Conversation Basics (Aphasia Institute)
Videos: A series of tutorials on practical tips to enhance conversations when a person has communication deficits (available in English and French)
Depression after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
What is Post-Stroke Fatigue (developed by CESN)
Post-Stroke Fatigue Infographic (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Low Energy (Heart & Stroke)
Fatigue (Stroke Engine)
Fatigue (Fact sheets and other resources from EnableMe, Australian Stroke Foundation)
Energy Conservation Strategies Post-Stroke (developed by CESN)
Post-stroke fatigue: what it feels like and how to cope (March of Dimes Canada webpage)
Sleep After Stroke – Tips on Keeping Well (Self Help 4 Stroke)
Post-stroke fatigue and tiredness (Stroke Association, UK)
What is Post-Stroke Fatigue (developed by CESN)
Energy Conservation after Stroke
Three individuals from the Central East Stroke Network share their personal experiences with post-stroke fatigue in response to the 4 questions listed below. You can listen to the full video or their responses to one of the questions by clicking on the links below.
Post-Stroke Fatigue: A Lived Experience (15:48 min)
Q1: What is your experience with post-stroke fatigue? (4:59 min)
Q2: What strategies work for you to manage your post-stroke fatigue? (4:24)
Q3: What has been the impact on your recovery? (4:19)
Q4: What is your advice for others living with post-stroke fatigue? (4:56)
Bed Mobility, Transfers and Ambulation after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Positioning in Bed after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Positioning in a Chair/Wheelchair after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Mobility after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
The Hemiplegic Arm and Hand after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Video: Life after Stroke: Avoid or Reduce Shoulder Pain – Tips on how to lessen or avoid developing shoulder pain. Produced by Lakeridge Health
Personal Care (Heart & Stroke Foundation website) includes tips to make dressing and grooming easier
CLICK HERE for demonstration videos for handwashing and dressing techniques (i.e. socks, pants, bra)
Oral Health (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Eating & Swallowing After Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Vision and Perception after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Blood Pressure Medication Information (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Healthy Eating (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Balance and Falls Post Stroke (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Exercise and Mobility (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Exercise after Stroke (Heart and Stroke Foundation)
The i-Rebound website has been developed by the Stroke Foundation and the University of Newcastle (Australia). It provides a number of resources for eating well and moving more. CLICK HERE to access the site.
Together in Movement and Exercise – TIME™ program is a community exercise program for people with stroke. CLICK HERE to 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) – provides aerobic activity recommendations for people post-stroke.
A Guide to Choosing a Community Exercise Program after Stroke
Enabling Self-Management Following Stroke: A Checklist
Workshop for people with health conditions and caregivers. Focuses on learning self-management to support living with a chronic condition. Topics include physical activity, healthy eating, communication skills, managing stress, understanding emotions etc. No referral from a healthcare provider is required.
Living a Healthy Life Workshops – Central
Living a Healthy Life Workshops – North Simcoe Muskoka
Living a Healthy Life Workshops – Central East
Stroke Education & Self-Management (Calgary Stroke Program/Heart & Stroke)
Topics include: memory, fatigue, attention, stress, unilateral spatial neglect, upper extremity movement, organization and planning, resilience, leisure and functional communication.
CLICK HERE to view videos
Resource sheets are available for each of the video topics. The content has been tailored for an Ontario audience.
Self-Care & Psychological Resilience
Organizing, Planning & Processing
Quit Smoking (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Risk & Prevention (Heart & Stroke Canada)
Advance Care Planning flyer (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Ontario Caregiver Organization
March of Dimes After Stroke Program
Young Caregivers Connect (The Ontario Caregiver Association)
March of Dimes Canada – provides services that support persons with stroke to continue their recovery in the community. Services include After Stroke Program, Caregiver Support, Aphasia and Communication Disabilities program as well as other programs for persons with physical disabilities.
Healthline – NSM: Search local community, healthcare and recreation programs and services to support your recovery
Healthline – Search local community, healthcare and recreation programs and services to support your recovery
Healthline – North Simcoe Muskoka
Quipit™ – online classified website of gently used equipment (i.e. hospital beds, wheelchairs, bathroom safety)
Driving after a stroke or TIA (Updated March 2024)
CLICK HERE for the Inspiring Hope page.
Video: Ask an Expert: Sexual Wellbeing Post Stroke An Overview of Common Concerns – March of Dimes Canada (43:56 min)
Video: Sex after Stroke – Stroke Foundation Australia (1:34 min)
Sexuality Post Stroke flyer (developed by Champlain Stroke Network)
Series of resources developed by Toronto Rehabilitation Institute:
Intimacy and Sex After Stroke FAQ
Comfortable Sex Positions For Patients Who Have Had a Stroke
Local Support Groups: Several stroke support groups are available in the Central East Stroke region. CLICK HERE for a list of local programs
Return to Work Toolkit – an online self-assessment guide to support individuals who are considering returning to work following stroke (Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network)
Return to Vocations resources developed by Central East and West GTA Stroke Networks
Return to Volunteering resources
Working after Stroke – hosted by Stroke Recovery of BC
Meaningful Activity after Stroke (Smart Tips for Stroke Care)
