Access a wealth of educational materials, resources, and expert insights that will empower you with valuable information and support on a variety of topics such as strategies to manage stress as a caregiver, secondary stroke prevention, and living a fulfilling life after stroke.
*All our online programs require registration. Registration is easy and only takes minutes to complete. Please register for your program of choice using the contact information provided below. Once we receive your registration request, someone will be in touch with you and send you the login instructions and link to access the online program.
After Stroke - Ask an Expert
Discover a wealth of information, inspiration, and resources for stroke recovery through our online Ask An Expert sessions. Our experts offer timely and relevant topics tailored to stroke survivors and caregivers. Join us in these interactive sessions, where you can bring your curiosity and questions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of stroke recovery.
For: stroke survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, members of community-based organizations – all are welcome.
Ask an Expert is held on Zoom, an online platform.
Next Session's Topic
Easing into the Caregiver Role
Join us for a dynamic presentation by Donna Thomson to understand more about the caregiver role, practicing realistic self-care and to develop strategies for self advocating with medical professionals.
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Local Times:
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PT
If you are attending an Ask-An-Expert session for the first time, then registration is required. You only need to register once to attend all future sessions. To register, please fill out a short online form:
Caregiver Support E-Learning Sessions
Are you a caregiver who is looking to enhance your caregiving skills and find ways to manage stress? Our e-learning sessions offer flexible and accessible ways to learn at your own pace and at a time that works for you. Through these sessions, you'll gain valuable tools and insights to meet the unique needs of your loved one and yourself.
There are
seven short videos and
four modules. Each module takes about 30 minutes. Once you register, you’ll receive an email with the modules and links.
Some of the takeaways you can expect include:
- Learning new coping strategies and problem-solving skills to help you manage stress on a day-to-day basis
- Improving your communication skills and building stronger relationships with your loved one and healthcare professionals
- Gaining a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with caregiving, and how to take care of your own well-being in the process.
Registration is required. To register, please fill out a short online form:
Most of our online virtual programs are hosted on Zoom, an online video chat network. For those of you who are new to connecting to Zoom or for those who need a refresher, please review the following login instructions for computer and telephone:
To interact during the sessions:
- At the time of the event, click on the website link provided for your program.
- Enter the Meeting ID number for the program if required.
- For computers with built in speakers and microphones, interact directly from your computer.
- For computers that do NOT have speakers or microphones, you can interact with what you see on the computer screen by phoning in to the session to listen and speak to other participants. Dialing in using one of the following location numbers:
1-647-558-0588 (Toronto, ON)
1-778-907-2071 (Vancouver, BC)
1-438-809-7799 (Montreal, QC)
1-587-328-1099 (Calgary, AB)
1-647-374-4685 (Toronto, ON)
