Resources

This list of free and low-cost apps can help with voice over and screen reading, seeing, hearing, mobility, cognition, lifestyle, and hand recovery.

A book and film list of stroke resources compiled by the Provincial Community and Long-Term Care  Group

A guide for choosing a Community Exercise Program after stroke.

This toolkit provides a guide for driving after a TIA/stroke. 

FAME (Fitness and Mobility Exercise) is a group exercise program developed for people with stroke who have some standing and walking ability. FAME was created in Canada and is based in evidence, proven to improve mobility, cardiovascular fitness, arm and hand function. 

The Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) is an at-home program that a patient can undertake at home, to supplement the days when they do not have a therapy appointment. Created by UBC, this program provides evidence-based exercises aimed to improve hand and arm function for stroke survivors with varying severity.

A program overview of the Life After Stroke Community Adult Day Program, including program description, location, cost and referral information.

A wesbite providing links to Long Term Care Homes in the former Erie St Clair LHIN. This covers all counties including; Windsor, Essex, Chatham, Kent, Sarnia and Lambton 

A wesbite providing links to Long Term Care Homes in the former Southwest LHIN. This covers all counties including; Elgin, Oxford, Norfolk, London, Middlesex, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce

This is a patient education tool that addresses multiple care areas and topics. It is tailored to meet the communication and education needs of all patients.

This one-page guide offers quick access to a variety of stroke care resources through QR codes, linking patients/families to up-to-date education materials and supports. 

The Champlain Regional Stroke Network team has developed a series of infographics to help patients better understand some of the common concerns following a stroke.