These questions focus on getting to the places you need to go (for example: driving or public transit). They ask if you have the equipment to get in and out of your house and move around safely.
- Read through the questions for you and your caregiver. You can also ask someone to read them with you.
- Think about the questions you do not have the answers to.
- Write down the steps you will take to find the answers, such as asking your health care team or those around you.
- 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.
Getting Around
Mobility / Getting Around
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Do I have comfortable footwear?
Am I able to move around safely?
Do I need help to move around better?
Do I need any devices to get in and out of my home (for example: a railing, ramp or stairlift)?
Do I have the equipment I need to move around safely (for example: a wheelchair, walker, or cane)?
Do I know where I can get the equipment I need?
Can I get funding to help pay for equipment?
Do I know where to get help to move around better?
Can I get to the places I need to go (for example: get to the grocery store, bank)?
Can I get to the exercise programs that are near my home?
Can I get to my local programs (for example: exercise, pool, social, crafts)?
Do I know how to access on-line services if I can't get outside (for example: online banking or grocery service, Wheeltrans, Uber)?
Do I know what my options are if I need a ride (for example: Wheel-Trans, Uber, or volunteer driving services)?
Driving
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Has the doctor (family doctor, neurologist, physiatrist) advised me not to drive?
Has the doctor reported me to the Ministry of Transportation to have my license reviewed?
Do I know what steps to take to get my licence back?
Do I need to have a driving test?
Do I know where to go if I need a driving test?
Do I know how much the test costs?
Have I spoken with my rehabilitation team about ways to improve my driving skills?
Have I spoken with my rehabilitation team about ways to adapt my car?
Do I know which companies can help me to adapt my car?
Can I apply for funding to help cover the cost of these changes?
Have I told my insurance company about any changes (for example: license or car modifications)?
Do I know what options there are if I can no longer drive (for example: Wheel-Trans, Uber, or volunteer driving services)?
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.
