PEI Organized Stroke Care Program Information

This orientation is intended to be a generic orientation to the Provincial Stroke Services. It is not intended to replace the site, service and role specific orientations that address operational policies, protocols and processes including and not limited to: documentation, workload measurement (if applicable), location of assessment tools/equipment, tour of work unit, etc.

For information on Stroke Care Pathways, visit https://src.healthpei.ca/stroke-care-pathway

Some of the below documents may be password protected.  If you are a Health PEI employee and would like to request access to these files, please contact:

902-218-0549 (Provincial Stroke Coordinator)
902-218-0553 (Administrative Assistant)

Stroke Information

FAST Bookmark
TIA Factsheet 
TIA Patient Handbook
Stroke in Young Adults
Your Stroke Journey

Secondary Stroke Prevention

AFib
Are You at Risk for Heart Disease or Stroke 
Canada’s Food Guide [PDF]
Canada’s Low – Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines [PDF]
Do you want to Quit Smoking or using other kinds of Tobacco? [PDF]
Healthy Eating to Prevent Stroke [PDF]
Healthy Habits for Sleep [PDF]
Home Blood Pressure Log [PDF]
How to Manage Your Cholesterol 
Managing Your Blood Pressure 
Manage Your Stress 
Stress Test 
Tips to Get Active (18-64 yrs) [PDF]
Tips to Get Active (65 yrs +) [PDF]

Living with Stroke

Acute Stroke Unit Patient Information [PDF]

AFO Wear & Care

Comfortable Sex Positions After Stroke (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute) [PDF] 
Comfortable Sex Positions For Patients Who Have Had a Stroke (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute) [PDF]
Driving After a Stroke in PEI [PDF] (French version) [PDF]
Depression [PDF]
Fatigue Management Journal [PDF]
Fatigue [PDF]
Fatigue After Stroke [PDF] (accessible versions available here)
Guide to Choosing a Community Exercise Program [PDF]

Oral care

Mouth Care - A guide to oral hygiene for patients and caregivers Brochure [PDF]

OT Splint Wear & Care [PDF]
The Pathway through Stroke Care and Recovery [PDF]
PleasureABLE Sexual Device Manual for Persons with Disabilities (UBC) [PDF] 
Provincial Rehabilitation Unit Patient Handbook [PDF]
Repositioning [PDF]
Skin Care [PDF]
Supportive Positioning for Sexual Activity (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute) [PDF]
Weight Shifting [PDF]
Urinary Incontinence [PDF]
Equipment Access [PDF]

Community Resources and Participation

PEI AccessAbility Supports [PDF]
Canadian Mental Health Association - PEI 
Caregiver issues and needs (in process March of Dimes) 
Exercise After Stroke [PDF] 
Exercise and stroke [PDF]
HPEI Community Transition Service [PDF]
HPEI Mental Health Services
HPEI Provincial Ambulatory Stroke Rehabilitation Services [PDF]
HPEI Provincial Home Care [PDF]
HPEI Stroke Navigator [PDF]
Heart & Stroke Community of Survivors 
March of Dimes Canada After Stroke [PDF]
ResourceAbilities

Additional Helpful Websites

211
7 Steps to Stroke Recovery  [VIDEO]
Guides to Stroke Recovery
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Stroke Association
Arabic Stroke Resources
- Arabic Stroke Carer’s Guide - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
- Heart and Stroke - Arabic FAST Poster [PDF]
- Stroke information in other languages
Bridge the gapp
Canada Pension Plan: Disability Benefits
Canada Disability Tax Credit
Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (CSBPR): Patient & Caregiver Resources
CSBPR Rehabilitation and Recovery
CSBPR Secondary Prevention
CSBPR Self Management Following Stroke and Acute Stroke Management: Your guide to taking charge of your stroke recovery
CSBPR Transitions and Community Participation
CSBPR Virtual Healthcare Checklist
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Stroke
Community Legal Information Association: Health
Employment Insurance: Sick Benefits
Heart and Stroke
Johns Hopkins Medicine: Stroke 
March of Dimes Canada: After Stroke
Mayo Clinic: Stroke
Stroke Engine: For Patients and Families

Many resources support life after stroke; they are always changing. 211 is a valuable information and referral service.  The Stroke Navigator is also available to help patients and families connect with the resources that are right for them. Email: strokenavigator@ihis.org Phone: 902-620-3506/ 1-844-871-0634 (toll free).

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