Time is Brain: Emergency Stroke Recognition & Recovery: A Stroke Survivor's Reflection on Recovery following thrombolysis
Hector McKenzie describes how prompt recognition of symptoms and quick access to best practice hyperacute stroke care made a difference in his outcome
A Journey of Stroke Recovery: A Stroke Survivor's Reflections
Dan Brouillard describes his stroke recovery journey from acute to rehab to community- and how changing his lifestyle has kept him moving forward after stroke.
Acute Stroke Care in Lanark Leeds and Grenville Counties
Beginning on May 2, 2016 Stroke Survivors in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties have access to specialized stroke care at the Acute Stroke Unit in Brockville through the partnership of Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital and Brockville General Hospital. Stroke Unit Care is known to improve survival rates and to optimize recovery and return home. In this video Linda and Joan (stroke survivors) and their families describe the importance of acute stroke unit care.
Bill's Story- a wake up call to take charge of his own health
The Stroke Caregiver Perspective
Gary's Story- The power of kindness (Acute Care focus)
Dan's Story - "My Stroke Journey - Sufferer to Survivor"
Dan shares his story to create a forum for all families affected by stroke, to start a conversation about his journey and hopes that more importantly to start further conversations about how stroke, directly or indirectly is affecting their family. He hopes that his journey, continues conversations and helps someone through their own recovery journey. Dan has also created a pamphlet about ways VON support programs helped him.