These tools and resources may help you or your loved one on your road to recovery. If you are a caregiver of someone who’s experienced a stroke, you may need to help your loved one complete some of these tools.
Find a Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist Use this tool to find a Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist near you, who can help determine an optimal treatment plan for you. Remember, a referral from your family doctor is first needed. Find a Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
Complete the Post-Stroke Checklist Checking your symptoms after a stroke can help your family doctor determine if you need a referral to a Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist so you can get the care you need. Complete the Post-Stroke Checklist
You can also Download the Post-Stroke Checklist (PDF) and complete it at a later time. You may also bring it with you to your next doctor’s appointment and fill it out together.
Post-Stroke Quiz Use this helpful tool to guide the discussion about your post-stroke symptoms with your family doctor. Complete the Post-Stroke Quiz
You can also Download the Post-Stroke Quiz (PDF) and complete it at a later time. You may also bring it with you to your next doctor’s appointment and fill it out together.
Stroke Rehabilitation Booklet This brochure provides simple exercises you can do at home to help improve your strength, flexibility and function. Download the Stroke Rehabilitation Brochure (PDF)
A Caregiver’s Guide to Stroke Recovery This brochure provides information and tips on how to be an effective caregiver, and best motivate your stroke survivor to achieve optimal rehabilitation. Download the Caregiver’s Guide to Stroke Recovery (PDF)
Helpful Websites For more information on stroke and its physical challenges, as well as caregiver support, you may want to check out the following resources:
Heart & Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.on.ca
March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.ca
American Heart Association – Stroke www.strokeassociation.org
National Stroke Association www.stroke.org
Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org