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  • Keep Moving with Stroke

    Recurring
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Keep Moving with Stroke at the Canada Games Complex Description  This class includes aerobic conditioning, functional strengthening, mobility and balance exercises specifically designed to meet the needs of those living with chronic stroke.  The program offers modifications allowing each participant to work at their own comfort level and ability. Criteria  Diagnosis of […]

    $64.00

  • After Stroke Services: Monthly Meetings Notice

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Greetings Everyone! Here is what to expect for March! NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING — AFTER STROKE SERVICES Thunder Bay Peer Support Chapter (Stroke Recovery Network) Yoga Demonstration Kaija Makinen, Yoga Instructor 55+ Centre Dress comfortably for an interactive session of seated yoga. Join us for some light refreshments and conversation after the session PosterNotice of […]

  • Stroke Recovery Music Program

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    This free music program will offer a fun, social gathering where survivors of stroke of all abilities can join. Family caregivers are also welcome to attend. There is no pressure in participating and no previous music experience is required. It will truly be a fun and interactive experience from beginning to end! Some of the […]

    Free

  • Stroke Recovery Music Program

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    This free music program will offer a fun, social gathering where survivors of stroke of all abilities can join. Family caregivers are also welcome to attend. There is no pressure in participating and no previous music experience is required. It will truly be a fun and interactive experience from beginning to end! Some of the […]

    Free

  • Stroke Recovery Music Program

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    This free music program will offer a fun, social gathering where survivors of stroke of all abilities can join. Family caregivers are also welcome to attend. There is no pressure in participating and no previous music experience is required. It will truly be a fun and interactive experience from beginning to end! Some of the […]

    Free

  • Stroke Recovery Music Program

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    This free music program will offer a fun, social gathering where survivors of stroke of all abilities can join. Family caregivers are also welcome to attend. There is no pressure in participating and no previous music experience is required. It will truly be a fun and interactive experience from beginning to end! Some of the […]

    Free

  • After Stroke – Virtual Activities

    Recurring
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    NEW - After Stroke Virtual Activities! | March of Dimes Canada Stroke Recovery Self Management After Stroke has been working to find ways to plan activities and keep everyone connected. We have a number of virtual (online) sessions, meetings and workshops planned, so you can maintain your connection with the community from the comfort and […]

  • Healthy Meal Planning for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers – Online Session

    Online Session - Virtual Program Ontario, Canada

    ​Join us for a free half-hour session about healthy meal planning for stroke survivors and caregivers. We will discuss strategies to engage friends/family to participate in meal preparation and planning. Learn how to plan using foods with extended shelf life and how to use budget friendly strategies to plan meals.

    Free

  • Thunder Bay Stroke Recovery Peer Support Group – Online Event

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Thunder Bay Stroke Recovery Peer Support Group We are also planning a special online event with Sharon Jaspers, from the Stroke Prevention Clinic, on Thursday, June 25th. Time: 1:30 - 2:30 "A Little of This and That" - For Survivors of Stroke and Caregivers Topics include: - Being Smart About Covid - Covid and the […]

  • VIRTUAL MUSIC PROGRAM – Survivors of Stroke and Caregivers

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Summer and Fall session starting soon!! Join us for a fun and interactive online music program for survivors of stroke and family caregivers to participate. Enjoy breathing and vocal exercises, singing and gently movement. No music experience required! Fridays 11:00am to 12:00pm EST Bi-weekly beginning July 3rd July - November, 2020 please register directly with […]

  • Northwestern Ontario Stroke Rehab Round-up Fall 2020 Edition

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Northwestern Ontario Stroke Rehab Round-up Fall 2020 Edition A collection of educational events, new resources & more! To review these events and resources, please join in on an informal “Stroke Rehab Resource Q&A Session” hosted via Webex by Esmé French Tuesday November 3rd from 12:15-12:45 Meeting number: 173 429 9668 Password: WbdmyQpP366 https://thunderbayhospitals.webex.com/thunderbayhospitals/j.php?MTID=m99ee2148871f2c0f5bc187fed428962b Join by […]

  • Highlights from the University of Alberta’s Stroke Rehabilitation Certificate

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Rehab 540-Stroke Rehabilitation: Best Practice and Critical Review of the Evidence:  Two topics will be explored by Northwestern Ontario clinicians.  1. Determining the Efficacy of Utilizing Botulinum Toxin related to Dysphagia by Sharol Bachmeier, RN, St. Joseph’s Care Group. 2. Vestibular Therapy and its Effectiveness on Post-Stroke Disequilibrium by Matthew Christensen, Kinesiologist, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya […]

  • Stroke Awareness Month

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    June is Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is all about time. Do not delay access to stroke care. Recognize FAST: Face-Is it drooping? Arms-Can you raise both? Speech-Is it slurred or jumbled? And Time, to call 911 or your local emergency number. Stroke is a medical emergency Help save lives of the ones we love by […]

  • After Stroke Support for Caregivers: Finding a Path Forward

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Life after a stroke brings many challenges, as needs and circumstances are unique and personal to each stroke survivor and their caregivers. June is Stroke Awareness Month, and in collaboration with March of Dimes Canada, we will share information about the After Stroke program and available supports and services for caregivers. In addition, we will […]

  • Peer Group Sessions

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Open to individuals living with the impacts of stroke and their caregivers. POSTER

  • Walk with Doc

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Please join our co -hosted event with Dr. Hassan and the Stroke Team members with Todd Kennedy from Marc h of Dimes Canada and After Stroke Services — stroke survivors and their families. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Celebration Circle, Marina Park Please join us for a wonderful night of education […]

  • Peer Support Group

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Open to individuals living with the impacts of stroke and their caregivers. POSTER

  • Monthly Cooking Class

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Join us at Roots to Harvest for a free cooking session with Registered Dietitian (Jody Read) from the Stroke Prevention Clinic. Limited space, registration required. For more information, please contact Leanne Johnson: ljohnson@marchofdimes.ca OR 807 355 5969 What we do: • Improve on cooking skills. • Learn adaptive ways around the kitchen. • Build relationships […]

  • Stroke Month: Walk with Doc

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

      Walk with Doc: Presented by Northern Hearts and co-hosted by Dr. Hassan, the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network and March of Dimes Canada: After Stroke program. Tuesday June 27th, 7:00-8:00 pm at Marina Park in Thunder Bay. Please join us for a wonderful night of education and enjoying the great outdoors for our annual […]