Stroke Survivorship is a comprehensive and holistic program designed for stroke survivors and their care partners after discharge from all traditional, medical treatment. Stroke Survivorship educates and engages participants in all five pillars to help encourage both stroke survivors and care partners to thrive within their new normal.
Establishing and Thriving in the New Normal
Wants and Needs of Stroke Survivor and Care Partner
Week 1
Introduction, Welcome and Program Overview
Week 2
Day 1
Introduction to Exercise
Day 2
First Encounters
Balance Exercises
Week 3
Day 1
Safe Eating – Speech Language Pathologist
Safe Eating – Adaptive Equipment in the Kitchen
Day 2
No Cook Meals
Week 4
Day 1
Communication Barriers
Communication Strategies
Risk Factors for Stroke
Day 2
Total Body Exercises
Week 5
Day 1
Safety – Home Safety
Safety – Safe and Proper Transfers
Safety – Adaptive Equipment
Day 2
Seated Tai Chi
Week 6
Day 1
Range of Motion Exercises
Day 2
Embracing Independence
Tai Chi
Week 7
Day 1
Condiment Style Recipes
Week 8
Day 1
Anatomy of a Stroke
Day 2
Role Shift and Role Reversal
Task Analysis and Energy Conservation
Week 9
Day 1
Tune Up
Red Flag Behaviors
Day 2
Medication Management
Skin Care
Week 10
Day 1
Make Ahead Recipes
Day 2
100%
Yoga
Week 11
Day 1
Task Analysis and Energy Conservation
Day 2
Building Healthy Relationships
Week 12
Shop Talk: Always Make a Shopping List
Shop Talk in the Produce Aisle
Shop Talk at the Meat and Seafood Counter
Shop Talk in the Dairy Aisle
Shop Talk in the Bread Aisle
Shop Talk in the Inner Aisles
Shop Talk in the Cereal Aisle
Shop Talk in the Pasta Aisle
Shop Talk in the Canned Fruits and Vegetables Aisle
Shop Talk: When You Get Home
For questions about the Stroke Survivorship Program email Marissa Sandbothe or call 314-862-2933 ext 237