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Explore this site for information pertinent to stroke survivors, clinicians and all our stakeholders! Become informed about best practices across the stroke care continuum in order to support the delivery of excellent stroke care for our patients
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Smart Tips for Stroke Care: A healthcare providers guide to caring for a person with stroke
The goal of the Smart Tips resource is to highlight common changes due to stroke and strategies for managing these changes. This guide was intended/created for Personal Support Workers (PSW) working in Long Term Care in Ontario. However, anyone interested in stroke care can benefit from using this resource. To find out more information please visit the CorHealth website
Resources to help people with stroke and their families find support in the community.
Resources to help people with stroke and their families find support in the community.
Resources to help people with stroke and their families find support in the community.
What Is A Stroke ?
A stroke is any interruption in blood flow to the brain. Without quick restoration of proper blood flow brain cells may die and permanent damage may occur.
Signs & Symptoms Of A Stroke
The warning signs of stroke are the brain’s way of telling you that it is under attack. The warning signs will depend upon what part of your brain is in trouble.
Risk Factors
Risk factors are things, behaviors or medical conditions that increase your risk of having a stroke.
Prevention
Small changes in the way you live your life can decrease your risk of having a stroke. Start small and build upon
your changes.
your changes.