These questions help you think about changes in your daily life after a stroke for example, taking care of children or pets. They help you think if you can return to activities you enjoy and your relationships with family and friends.
- 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 Back Into Life
Life Roles
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Has there been a change in my day-to-day roles since my stroke (for example: taking care of my children, my pets, doing things around the house or at work)?
Do I know where to get advice so I can continue my roles or learn about new roles?
Do I need to learn new strategies and skills to manage day-to-day?
Can I get back to work, volunteer or to school?
Do I need retraining? (see section on return to work)?
Have my relationships with my partner, children, family or friends changed?
If answered "yes" to any of the questions above, do I know who to talk to or how to get help?
Social Support and Activities
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Are there activities I enjoy and want to continue but am not sure how to?
Am I able to visit the same places as before (for example: social events or place of worship)?
Do I want to join any social, recreational or fitness programs?
Do I need any equipment so I can take part in these social, recreational or fitness activities?
Are my family, friends and I coping well?
Am I interested in joining a support group for people who have had a stroke? Do I know where to find one?
Sex and Intimacy
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Do I know if it is safe to have sex again?
If I am unable to have sex, do I know how to be intimate?
Am I able to express my feelings and needs during sex and intimacy?
Do I know who to talk to about sex and intimacy after my stroke (for example: equipment, different positions or medications)?
Sex and Intimacy Questions for Partners
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My partner's sexual behaviours are different than before the stroke. Do I know what is causing this?
Am I coping well with these changes?
Do I feel uncomfortable being intimate with my partner because I am now providing them care?
Do I know where to get help if I answered ‘yes’ to any of the questions above?
Work, School or Volunteering
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Am I able to return to work, school, or volunteering?
Do I know when I can return to work or school?
Do I know who can assess me to see if I can go back to work or school?
Have I talked with my boss about what will be expected of me if/when I return to work (for example: flexible hours, work from home or different responsibilities)?
Do I know who to talk to at my school or work about changes to make it accessible (for example: ramps, proper desk and chair, changes in equipment)?
If I can't return to my job, do I know what other options I have (for example: train for another job, return to school, or retire)?
I would like to volunteer. Do I know where to find information about volunteering?
Travelling
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Is it safe for me to travel by car, train, boat or plane after stroke?
Is there anything specific I need to be aware of when travelling after a stroke (for example: precautions, medications, vaccinations)?
Do I need to speak to someone to ensure things are set up at the place I am travelling to (for example: bathroom equipment, ramps)?
Do I have travel insurance?
Do I know what to do if something happens while away from home?
Question for the caregiver: Do I know what to do if something happens while we are away?
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.
