Bridgepoint Stroke Education Series: Session 5 Function for Daily Living
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.