Stroke Rehab in the Younger Adult (< 60yo):  Getting back to life after acute care

Presenters: Dr. Audrey Yap MScCH-HPTE MD FRCPC, Meghan Borthwick MSW & Danielle Gardiner MSW

February 22, 2021

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a 1-hr webinar. Learn more about what makes rehab for the younger adult stroke survivor different, common challenges faced and tips on how to assist in navigating the complex social system when….. returning to work, finding appropriate community services and/or appropriate housing.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify at least 5 issues (medical and psychosocial) that may be more of a priority for the younger adult (<60yo) stroke survivor (e.g. Mental health, sexual health etc.)
• Describe to the younger adult stroke survivor what their rehab journey might look like based on the evidence (i.e. Describe typical challenges and outcomes)
• State the common types of cerebrovascular injuries related to COVID-19​

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Dr. Audrey Yap is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.  She is the Education Lead of the PM&R Division at Bridgepoint Active Health – Sinai Health.  She is one of the education coordinators for the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.  She has a special interest in health care education regarding Accessibility for individuals living with a disability.  Clinically, she has extensive experience in treating patients with complex musculoskeletal, spinal cord injury, and stroke rehabilitation needs.   This has included long term follow-up of young adults living with a disability.

 Meghan Borthwick is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers. She obtained her Masters in Social Work at the University of Southern California.  She is a social worker for the Stroke and Neurological Rehab inpatient service at Bridgepoint Active Health - Sinai Health.  She has worked with the Acquired Brain Injury and Renal dialysis populations.  She is also experienced in community mental health and worked closely with high-risk adolescents going through life transitions.

 Danielle Gardiner is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers. She obtained her Masters in Social Work at the University of Toronto.  She is the outpatient Social Worker in Neurological Rehab working with individuals with the lived experience of a stroke. Her previous experience includes servicing the inpatient stroke and neurological care, medical rehab, and renal/dialysis populations. She is also experienced in working with children and youth in a mental health capacity. ​