Located within an acute care hospital, the program draws on a wide range of resources to meet patients' complex medical and rehabilitation needs. It focuses on individual needs, using the latest therapeutic modalities to help patients improve cognitive and neurological functioning. It also helps them learn how to remain healthy and prevent complications or recurrence of a stroke.
Patients experience a wide range of symptoms depending on the extent of damage to the brain.
The goal of the Stroke Program is to help patients achieve their highest personal level of functioning and independence. The interdisciplinary team of professionals provides evaluation and treatment of neurological deficits and is trained to meet the physical and psychological needs of stroke patients. The team provides individualized care for each patient. The rehab team, patient and family are all involved in decision making and planning for the future. Education for patient and family is an essential component of the program.