Information Videos

Stroke education video series

A stroke education video series was created by Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, part of Sinai Health, in collaboration with patients, families and caregivers.  The 6 videos offer practical information and tips about recovering after having a stroke. 

  1. Introduction to stroke
  2. Recovery after stroke
  3. Swallowing and Communication After Stroke
  4. Adjustment after Stroke – The Patient and Caregiver Experience
  5. Function for Daily Living After Stroke
  6. Transition Home into the Community after Stroke

The video series is available in English, French, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, Cantonese, and Mandarin

Stroke education and self-management series

The following series of videos were developed by the Calgary Stroke Program in partnership with Heart & Stroke. Resource sheets have been tailored for an Ontario audience and are available under each video.  

Fatigue and Energy Conservation After Stroke

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Anxiety and Frustration

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Recreation and Leisure

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Self-Care & Psychological Resilience

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Organizing, Planning and Processing

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Managing attention impairments

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Memory Impairments

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Communication skills

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Managing unilateral spatial neglect

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Upper extremity management

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Using virtual meetups for people with aphasia to stay connected

Professionals you may meet along your recovery

The following videos were developed as part of the Heart and Stroke Living with Stroke Series. You may meet other professionals such as an Occupational Therapist, Registered Dietitian, Pharmacist, and others during your recovery journey.

Social Worker
Neuropsychologist
Speech Language Pathologist
Physiotherapist
Clinical Dietitian