Free online videos for people living with stroke during COVID-19

April 7, 2020 Free online videos for people with mobility challenges to keep active during COVID-19. This list was compiled by the TIME Steering Committee at Toronto Rehab-UHN, led by Margot Catizzone, TIME Program Practice Lead and Healthcare Partner Liaison.

GRASP program has videos, workbooks useful for people living with stroke

April 3, 2020 CPSR research leader Dr. Janice Eng and her team at the University of British Columbia developed the world-renowned GRASP program for upper limb rehab after stroke. The GRASP website - with videos, manuals and resources - is a must-view for people living with stroke.

Heart & Stroke has useful info on COVID-19 on its website

April 3, 2020 Check out heartandstroke.ca for the latest information on stroke and COVID-19. There are tools and resources for families and clinicians.

Heart & Stroke presents two valuable webinars for people living with stroke

April 1, 2020 April 7 webinar focuses on virtual rehabilitation and self-management techniques and April 9 webinar addresses caregiving challenges and practical supports for staying afloat. Not to be missed!

More online resources in development for stroke recoverers, families and clinicians

March 30, 2020 March of Dimes Canada and Stroke Recovery Association of BC have set up a website with virtual meetings for people living with stroke, the Stroke Association of Australia is developing a site with online tele-rehabilitation resources, Heart & Stroke is hosting free webinars and more

March 31 Webinar provides support, self-management and self-care during COVID-19 for people living with stroke

March 27, 2020 Register now for Heart

Online tools for stroke recoverers in the age of COVID-19

March 26, 2020 Every week, the Stroke Recovery Association of BC and March of Dimes Canada will host two Virtual Stroke Recovery programs. You can join using a computer, smartphone, tablet or landline.

CanStroke Recovery Platform: Clinical trials impacted by COVID-19 shutdown

March 20, 2020 CanStroke Recovery Platform, funded through a grant from Brain Canada and CPSR, is suspending enrollment for the ongoing FLOW Trial and delaying the start-up or expansion of four more planned trials in stroke recovery.

Read our February newsletter

February 14, 2020 Check out the latest Canadian Stroke Recovery News. Learn about research grant winners, trainee news, an upcoming webinar, our latest publications and more.

New Best Practice Recommendations released

January 27, 2020 An important update has been released for the Heart & Stroke Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (CSBPR) for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Community Participation following Stroke module.