The Stroke Journey

There are many things you can do to prevent a stroke. It is important to monitor your health and risk factors to prevent a stroke from happening. It is also important to know the signs […]

You have been taken to the Emergency Department at the hospital because you have had a stroke.

You have been admitted to the hospital because you have medical and/or care needs that require further monitoring or treatment.

You may be referred to an inpatient or outpatient rehab program.  It will be discussed with you as to what is the best place to go based on how you are recovering. Inpatient Rehab Recovery […]

Getting ready to leave the hospital can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. It is important to feel prepared when you leave the hospital. It might take time to get used […]

It is important to monitor your health and risk factors to prevent another stroke from happening. If the doctors think that you have had a stroke, you may be referred to a Stroke Prevention Clinic.

There is life after stroke. Recovery is a lifelong process. Most people notice the biggest improvements in the first few months after stroke. However, people can continue to improve for many years. This is because […]

These questions help you understand important areas of health after a stroke. The questions are divided into medical health (for example: tests and medication), good health (for example: managing risk factors like high blood pressure). […]

These questions help you think about staying safe at home (for example removing things that might cause falls). They also help you think about if you can safely do everyday activities (for example: getting dressed […]

These questions focus on getting to the places you need to go (for example: driving or public transit). They ask if you have the equipment to get in and out of your house and move […]

These questions help you think about changes in your daily life after a stroke for example, taking care of children or pets. They help you think if you can return to activities you enjoy and […]

These questions ask about the role of a caregiver (for example: if the caregiver is managing well, needing a break, and/or missing activities they enjoy). Being a Caregiver

These questions help you think about managing money and getting financial help (for example: if you have insurance or know how to access government programs). They help you to think about appointing a power of […]

Returning to the community is an important part of recovering from a stroke Some people living with stroke say they feel anxious and unprepared when leaving the hospital.  They often say they don’t know what […]