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Coping with Emotional Changes After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
After a stroke, sometimes our emotions seem to come “out of the blue” and are “uncontrollable”. Anxiety, anger, frustration, depression, withdrawal, decreased motivation for therapy or re-learning can all be common. This pamphlet summarizes these changes and what you can do to help deal with them. (English) Black & White
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265824Physical Changes After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains some of the physical changes that can happen after a stroke such as changes in balance, bowel and bladder function, muscle strength, and sensation. It also explains what you can do for rehabilitation. (English) Colour
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265822Going Home After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
Patients are often nervous when a ‘discharge date’ goes up in their room on the first week of their stay. However, discharge is part of your rehab journey, and your rehab team supports you in your transition home. (English) Colour
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265826Understanding Stroke [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains what a stroke is, the types of stroke, what makes a person more likely to have a stroke, and how the brain works. (English) Colour
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265688About My Discharge Date – Information for Stroke Patients [English] Permalink Public
You are in our rehabilitation (rehab) unit because you had a stroke. This pamphlet is about how we plan for your going home (your discharge date). It explains the difference between your estimated discharge date and your confirmed discharge date, and answers some common questions. (English) Colour
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266436Welcome to Stroke Rehabilitation (Queens Park Care Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This program is the next step of your recovery. We provide an environment that encourages you to be as independent as possible. Our goal is to make sure you can return home and care for yourself safely. (English) Colour
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266518Functional Electrical Stimulation [English] Permalink Public
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that helps paralyzed or partly paralyzed muscles to move again. A therapist (physiotherapist or occupational therapist) should always oversee this treatment. Includes guidelines for buying a device. (English) Colour
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268288Be prepared for summer heat (wallet card) [English] Permalink Public
A card with helpful tips for staying cool and healthy during the heat and poor air quality events in the summer. Note to staff: Please order the wallet card in colour. (English) Colour
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267479Changes in Cognition After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. (English) Colour
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26830024 Hour Holter Monitor [English] Permalink Public
Your doctor wants to know about your heart rate, heart rhythm, and any possible fast, slow, or irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias). This sheets explains how we do this test. (English) Colour
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