Bridgepoint Stroke Education Series:

Session 5

Function for Daily Living

Bridgepoint Stroke Education Series

Weekly sessions held in the 3rd floor dining room - Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:00

Saturdays from 2:00 – 2:45

For inpatient and outpatient stroke survivors and their friends and family

Combination of information and peer support

Not meant to cover EVERYTHING, but to answer questions relevant to YOU, and guide you to further resources (websites, staff, etc)

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Bridgepoint Stroke Education Series

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Week 1: Introduction

to Stroke

Week 2: Recovery After

Stroke

Week 3:

Swallowing and Communication

After Stroke

Week 4: Adjustment After

Stroke

Week 5:

Function for Daily Living

Week 6: Transition Home

into the Community

My Guide for Stroke Recovery

• We are using this binder to help you

and your caregivers manage your

recovery following your stroke

• At the front of your binder, there is a

summary of each education session

we run, with links to where you can

find more information in the binder or

website

• If there are any outstanding

questions about a topic, please refer

to the appropriate section in the

binder or talk with your health care

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What is OT and PT?

Performing daily activities

Home safety & accessibility

Community supports & services

Return to driving

What is Vocational Therapy

Tips for caregivers

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Topics

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-63bNrgFDFw&feature=youtu.be

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Role of Occupational Therapists (OT)

• OTs can help you learn how to do daily tasks safely and as independently as possible • self care, productivity, leisure

• Help to connect the cycle of care and assist adjustment to daily living

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Role of Physiotherapists (PT)

PTs can help you:

Increase strength, flexibility, freedom of movement and mobility

Improve balance, endurance/stamina

Reduce pain and prevent injury

Stay active

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Frequently Asked Questions:

• Q: How do I prepare the home environment to

promote independence and safety?

• Q: Are there supports or services available in

the community?

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YOUR TEAM CAN HELP YOU…

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How We Help:

• Re-learn basic activities of daily living (BADL):

e.g. dressing, grooming, bathing

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How We Help:

• Re-learn more complex activities of daily living (IADLs):

e.g. cooking, banking, cleaning, shopping, public transportation

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Mobility Training:

• Getting in/out of bed, chair and bathtub/shower

• Sitting to standing

• Walking indoors and outdoors; using stairs

• Use of mobility aid

• Getting up off the floor

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Home Safety & Accessibility

• Home assessments

• Equipment recommendation & prescription

e.g. wheelchair, walker, kitchen aids, bathroom

equipment, car modification

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Returning to Life in the Community

Community Services/Supports

Outpatient therapy

Home care, private PSW/Caregiver services, supported living

Meals on Wheels

Grocery/housekeeping services

Life Line

Wheel-Trans; Wheelchair Taxi, etc.

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Returning to Driving

Screening

Remediation

Education on process (medical suspension,

reinstatement)

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Role of Vocational Therapists

Most often OTs by background

Work on skills/strategies and develop

plans to help to return to work/school

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Returning to Work (RTW)

Assess current skills/abilities

Set up a personalized RTW plan

Help you decide on new or different work

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Returning to School

Liaise with school

Set up academic

accommodations

Help you discover your

interests/abilities

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Return to Meaningful Leisure Activities

• To enhance quality of life

• To help maintain your personal goals (e.g. developing new

routines and schedules; improving fine/gross motor skills)

• Benefits can include: improved self-esteem, social

interaction, relaxation and activity tolerance

• Activities can be modified to increase independence and

success (e.g. book/card holder; adapted sports)

• Ask your Recreation Therapy team!

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Tips for Caregivers -

Be mindful of the hemiplegic shoulder

Learn specific techniques from therapists

Encourage use of tools to improve thinking skills (e.g. memory book)

Reduce distractions and clutter (e.g. clear pathways for walking)

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Video on Stroke & Function

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOmV8CgCiPo

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Questions?

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THANK YOU!

Reminder:

If you have not received your My Guide for Stroke

Recovery binder, please ask your therapist for a copy.

Use your table of contents to identify any areas that

you want to learn more about.