Returning to the community is an important part of recovering from a stroke Some people living with stroke say they feel anxious and unprepared when leaving the hospital. They often say they don’t know what to expect or what questions to ask.
This section can help you on your stroke recovery journey. It will help you to:
- Know what questions to ask
- Set goals for yourself
- Be more involved in your care and recovery
- Have a better sense of control
- Reduce your fear and anxiety
How to use this tool
- Review any of the 6 topic areas below to support your return to the community
- Focus on 1 or 2 areas you are thinking about now.
- Read through the questions for you and your caregiver. You can also ask someone to read them with you.
- Think about the question you do not have the answers to.
- Write down the steps you will take to find the answers.
- Download and/or print the questions and answers using the download button. To save your responses, select “Print to PDF” as the print option.
- Think about other questions you have and write them down.
- Review other sections when you are ready.
- While you may have other questions not covered here, this tool can be a starting point for meaningful conversations with those around you. You can also use the questions to set goals. Keep this tool handy and refer to it often. Download a pdf of the tool here.
Questions to ask yourself in your recovery
As you re-engage in your community, there may be things you need to consider. Click on any image for questions that can help you think about what you need during your recovery.
