There are many videos and publications about stroke care available online. Below are some of the resources that we recommend.
Awareness and Prevention of Stroke
Stroke Awareness Video
Watch a 2-minute video message on stroke awareness brought to you by the CRSN team in English and French
Lifesaving Treatment Begins the Second you call 9-1-1
When someone is having a stroke, every second counts. An ambulance will get you to the best hospital for stroke care. Don’t wait, and don’t drive to the hospital. Act FAST and call 9-1-1. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 2021
Acute Stroke Treatment
Watch a short video showing what acute stroke treatment can look like. © Medtronic, Inc
Home Blood Pressure Part 1 - Buying a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
This video, created by the Champlain Regional Stroke Network, provides information in regards to purchasing a blood pressure monitor for home use. View the video here.
Home Blood Pressure part 2 - How to Use a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
This video, developed by the Champlain Regional Stroke Network, provides information regarding proper home blood pressure monitoring. View the video here.
Indigenous Resources - Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle
Stroke shares many risk factors with diabetes and have a number of prevention strategies in common. The Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) strives to reduce the impact of diabetes in the Indigenous community by promoting holistic wellness through traditional teachings and modern best practices.. Health resources are available at the IDHC website.
Indigenous Resources - The Wabano Centre Ottawa
Explore the Wabano Centre's resources for indigenous-focused healthcare services and health promotion programs.They strive to practice holistic health, focusing on four areas of wellbeing: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Communication
The Aphasia Institute
The Aphasia Institute provides methods for healthcare providers and people with stroke to understand aphasia better. They are excited to share their video made with Public Inc. View the video
People with aphasia know more than they can say. Learn some conversation basics for talking to your family member or friend with aphasia. And see the additional tools that can help you communicate if you, a friend, or family member has aphasia.
Practical tips for communication post stroke
Watch this video series created by the CRSN and the Aphasia Centre of Ottawa to help improve conversations when there are difficulties communicating after a stroke.
Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation at Bruyère
Rehabilitation and Recovery Tips
Rehabilitation is a process to help you recover as many abilities as possible. This recovery is personal and will be different for every individual. See the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's Stroke Recovery and Support page. You can also view the Canadian Stroke Best Practices infographic on Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Managing Life after Stroke
Aerobic Exercise after Stroke - Patient's Guide
The Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery created this guide to improving stroke recovery with aerobic exercise.
Driving After a Stroke or TIA in Ontario
This clear, step-by-step guide explains how stroke survivors can safely return to driving. It is available in multiple languages and includes easy-to-read flowcharts.
Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network
Intimacy and Sex after Stroke
Stroke can impact intimacy. Common challenges include how stroke medications affect sexual health, comfortable positions for intimacy, and how to talk to your healthcare team. Read these frequently asked questions with answers from The Toronto Rehabiliation Institute. A certified therapist can also help. To find one near you see: http://www.bestco.info/
March of Dimes 'Ask an Expert' series
Watch this video series on a variety of topics helpful to people after a stroke. Also see the March of Dimes After Stroke website.
Personal Care Videos
Handwashing Technique for People with Stroke and Arm Weakness - watch the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada video
Avoid or Reduce Shoulder Pain - watch the video from Lakeridge Health in Durham.
Personal Care Tips: Watch these helpful videos for tips on things like how to make dressing easier, to lists of items to keep in the bathroom and shower area. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Return to Work Support
The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) is excited to announce a free program to help stroke survivors return to work safely. Over the next three years, OBIA will work with employers and employees to make process easier for those returning to their pre-stroke place of work. There is a self-assessment guide, and information about financial support. Find out more here.
Return to Work Toolkit
This toolkit includes a self-assessment guide focusing on individual recovery efforts. It provides information about one's ability or readiness to return to work. You will also find information about financial supports (Ontario, Canada), and volunteering after stroke. View this resource on page two among others you may find interesting.
In addition, visit the Ontario Brain Injury Association's website to read more about the return to work process.
Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network and Ontario Brain Injury Association
Sinai Health Video Series
Stroke Engine
The Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery created the Stroke Engine website to review tools useful in stroke rehabilitation. It also includes information about stroke and how to manage the different challenges you might have.
Stroke in Young Adults: A Resource for Patients and Families
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada designed this booklet is for young adults, their families and caregivers. It is intended to complement other stroke resources.
Transitions and Community Participation Tips
The Heart and Stroke Foundation created this tip sheet to explain the term 'transitions of care' and how to manage your return to community life.
Your Stroke Journey
This guidebook was created for adults who have had a stroke. Caregivers, family members and friends may also find helpful strategies to support loved ones in their recovery and return to daily life.
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Virtual (online) Healthcare Sessions
Many health appointments are now being offered online. See this information sheet to help you get the most out of these appointments. It may also help you save money and travel time. Created by the Heart and Stroke Foundation