Resources for
Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
Resources for
Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
care-A-van
"A door-to-door specialized transit service for persons with disabilities. Anyone who is unable to use conventional transit due to their disability is eligible to apply for care-A-van service. The service uses fully accessible transit vehicles supplemented in partnership with local taxi providers."
Challenge Golf
"Our mission is to empower community members facing physical limitations, aiding them in their journey towards a more active and fulfilling life—both physically and mentally. We strive to expand opportunities for fellowship by providing a dedicated space, necessary equipment, and guidance."
Distress Centre Halton
"We support people in our community to better cope with crisis, loneliness, and emotional stress."
Heart and Stroke Canada
"Canada's leading charity fighting heart disease and stroke, focusing on saving lives through funding research, advocating for healthier policies, empowering people with health knowledge, providing support, and improving emergency response (like CPR training) for better outcomes in heart & stroke care across all ages."
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Heart and Stroke - Recovery and Support
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/recovery-and-support
Heart and Stroke - "Your Stroke Journey Book"
March of Dimes - After Stroke Program
"After Stroke is a personalized stroke recovery program that helps survivors and their families navigate the path forward after a stroke. If you’re impacted by stroke, we’re here to help."
Mind Forward - Brain Injury Services
"Providing community-based rehabilitation and life-long support to adults affected by acquired brain injury (ABI)."
Ontario Health at Home - Community Stroke Rehabilitation Program
"The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Program is designed to help you through recovery, ensure your home environment is adapted to meet your new needs and connect you to other services you may require."
https://ontariohealthathome.ca/document/south-east-community-stroke-rehab-program-english/
Ontario Caregiver Organization
"The OCO works collaboratively with caregivers, healthcare providers and other organizations to improve the caregiving experience."
Stroke Engine
"Stroke Engine provides the most current information about interventions and assessment tools used in stroke rehabilitation"