Resources
The Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network provides access to resources that align with stroke care across the continuum and align with the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations. If you are looking for something in particular, please reach out to swosn@lhsc.on.ca.
Accessibility Apps

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

Aphasia Infographic

An infographic to help you communicate with someone who has aphasia

Communication Poster

Tips for successful communication

SCA Aphasia Pamphlet - Family Member

Does your family member have Aphasia? What do look for and what you can do.

Communication Quick Tips

This two-page handout has quick tips and key messages for communicating with someone who has Aphasia.

Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network Regional Virtual Care Guidelines Supporting Best Practice Stroke Care

The development of regional Virtual Care Guidelines is based on existing research and virtual care best practices. The guidelines indent to support the development of policies and procedures within the stroke system to support standardized best practice v

ParticiPics (Templates)

ParticiPics is a free, searchable database of pictographic images designed to facilitate life's conversations.

Nursing Care for Stroke Survivors Quick Reference Guide and Assessment Checklist

This document is intended to support nurses who may have limited experience working with stroke patients.

Social Work Quick Reference Guide for Stroke Care

This document is intended to guide and support Social Workers who may have limited experience working with stroke patients.

Speech Language Pathology Care for Stroke Survivors Quick Reference Guide and Assessment Checklist

This document is intended to guide and support Speech Language Pathologists who may have limited experience working with stroke patients.

Physiotherapy Care for Stroke Survivors Quick Reference Guide and Assessment Checklist

This document is intended to guide and support Physiotherapists who may have limited experience working with stroke patients.

Occupational Therapy Care for Stroke Survivors Quick Reference Guide and Assessment Checklist

This document is intended to guide and support Occupational Therapists who may have limited experience working with stroke patients.

COVID-19 Resource Centre (CorHealth Ontario)

CorHealth Ontario (CorHealth) developed this resource centre to share the most recent updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as relevant resources for our stakeholders.

Coronavirus Updates & Precautions for People Living with Heart Disease & Stroke (Heart & Stroke)

Updates and precautions for people living with heart disease or stroke.

New Resources to Support Transition to Tele-Rehab (rehabcarealliance.ca)

Most providers have turned to virtual care to deliver rehab during COVID-19. The RCA has gathered a series of resources to assist in this transition.

CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Memo #5

Recommendations For an Approach to Ramping up in-person Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic Services in Ontario.

PowerPoint Presentation (rehabcarealliance.ca)

Community Rehab Capacity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Highlights.

Rehabilitation and Self-Management Techniques During COVID-19 for People Living with Stroke (Heart & Stroke)

Information on COVID-19 is emerging at a very rapid pace and it is generating many appointment disruptions, questions and concerns for people with stroke and vascular cognitive impairment.

Picking up the Pieces (Heart & Stroke)

Skills for managing transitions to home and self-care during COVID-19.

Rehab and COVID-19 Community of Practice (HQO Quorum)

The purpose of this community of practice is to share information, ideas and resources around the role, planning and provision of rehabilitative care within the context of COVID-19.

Caregiving Challenges During COVID-19 and Practical Supports for Staying Afloat (Heart & Stroke)

Evidence regarding COVID-19 is emerging and it is generating questions and concerns among caregivers about disease prevention, supports and management.

Keeping the Conversation Going: Managing Aphasia During COVID-19 to Reduce Social Isolation (Heart & Stroke)

If someone you love has aphasia, you may find yourself in the role of care supporter – possibly making you the single most important factor in their recovery.