Stroke Information & Resources
For urgent assistance, support or information, please call the toll free Stroke Recovery Canada Warmline® 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday:
1-888-540-6666
As the local Peterborough chapter of Stroke Recovery Canada®, we gratefully acknowledge the support we have received from March of Dimes Canada. This worthy organization offers a wide range of programs and services to maximize the independence, personal empowerment, and community participation of people with disabilities. For a brief description of their programs and services as well as links to additional information, please click here.
"It is not what they take away from you that counts.
It's what you do with what you have left."
Hubert Humphrey
38th vice-president of the United States
There are over 300,000 stroke survivors in Canada. Many other organizations also provide information, encouragement and support to assist with integration back into society post-stroke.
Here is a partial list of other helpful organizations and programs:
Local
Community Care Access Centre City of Peterborough
HKPR Resource Guide for Stroke Survivors & Caregivers (2018)
National / Provincial Resources
Canadian Stroke Network Stroke Care Best Practice Reco's
Heart & Stroke Fdn of Ontario StrokEngine
National Stroke Association BeyondStroke.ca
Stroke Survivors Association (Ottawa)
International Resources
Internet Stroke Center Effects of Stroke (You Tube)
National Stroke Association (USA) Power To End Stroke (USA)
BrainandSpinalCord.org (USA) American Heart Association
*Excellent emergency advice*
Helpful Videos (YouTube)
Coping with Flooding after Brain Injury
("Flooding" occurs when the brain becomes overwhelmed)
Caregiver Resources
Caregivers are the unsung heroes of the Healthcare System.
All too often, however, their own needs fall through the cracks!
Here are some organizations that provide support for Caregivers in the form of
information, workshops, online communities & more:
The Caring Experience Elizz March of Dimes Canada
Homewatch Caregivers Community Beyond Stroke - Tips for Caregivers
The Caregiver Space (online community of caregivers)
We have a small selection of books and reference materials that have been generously donated to the Group and are available to members
Knowledge is Power!
Do you know the warning signs of stroke?
- Sudden dizziness or loss of balance
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause
- Sudden speech difficulty (in being understood) or sudden confusion
- Sudden blurred or decreased vision in one or both eyes
- Sudden weakness or loss of strength, including numbness or tingling in the face
Any or all of the above is a 911 Emergency
Controllable Risk Factors for Stroke
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- High Blood Pressure
- Unhealthy Diet
- Stress
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Smoking
- Inactivity & Sedentary Lifestyle
- Obesity
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If you are experiencing any of these conditions, please take appropriate action now
(We never thought a stroke would happen to us, either.)