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 to being home or in a different place from where you lived before your stroke.
What will happen?
- Your healthcare team will make referrals to community support services to help you get things in place that you might need.
- Your therapists might recommend equipment that make it easier and safer for you to manage your daily activities.
- You may need to learn new routines and how to do things with less help than in the hospital.
- You may also need to set up supports and make changes to your hometo help with any changes in moving, thinking or seeing since your stroke.
Who might I expect to see and/or work with?
- Home and community care coordinator
- Occupational therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Nurse
- Persons support worker
- Social worker
- Family doctor
Where can I expect to go next in my journey?
You will continue to recover at home. It is important to attend the community programs that were suggested to you. Continue with your home exercise program and stay healthy to lower your risk of stroke. Try to do things you enjoy and be active in your home and community.
Questions to ask yourself in your recovery
As you re-engage in your community, there may be things you need to consider. Click on any image for questions that can help you think about what you need during your recovery.
