Making a difference for New South Wales stroke survivors
December 06, 2018
Life after stroke has been made easier for stroke survivors in New South Wales and their families thanks to the Stroke Foundation’s My Stroke Journey resource.
My Stroke Journey is an information pack delivering high quality information to help stroke patients transition home from hospital and continue their recovery.
Health professionals, stroke survivors and their families gathered at the Royal North Shore Hospital today to celebrate the impact the resource has had on navigating life after stroke since its inception in 2013.
The Royal North Shore Hospital has been a big supporter of the information pack and has issued 1000 copies.
Stroke Foundation Executive Director of Stroke Services Toni Aslett said it was vital all stroke survivors and their families were provided with information and supports to navigate and maximise life post stroke.
“Stroke attacks the brain, the human control centre, it can impact your physical and mental abilities. It strikes in an instant, changing lives,’’ Ms Aslett said.
“Advancements in emergency stroke treatment mean more people in New South Wales are surviving stroke than ever before, but stroke’s impact on a survivor and their family can be far reaching.
“Now, we must ensure these treatments are maximised and stroke survivors are empowered to live well.
“Hospital is one step on the stroke journey for survivors and their families; this information pack helps provide a roadmap for the rest of the way,” she said.
The My Stroke Journey information pack is delivered with the support of Bayer Australian Limited and brings together all the details people need post stroke.
“We are proud to partner with the Stroke Foundation and support the My Stroke Journey resource which provides valuable information to stroke survivors, their families and carers,” said General Manager for Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Australia and New Zealand Nelson Ambrogio.
Stroke Foundation has issued close to 100,000 copies of My Stroke Journey nationally since 2013.
About My Stroke Journey
My Stroke Journey was developed by Stroke Foundation in close consultation with stroke survivors, their families and health professionals. Its first iteration was launched in 2013. Currently 250 acute, rehabilitation and community rehabilitation sites utilise My Stroke Journey across Australia – reaching around 70 percent of all stroke patients. It empowers stroke survivors to take control of their own stroke recovery and care.
My Stroke Journey brings together information on the different types of stroke, causes impacts on family and friends, details on the hospital process, health services available, risks of having another stroke and information for carers and family. The resource also features advice and reflection from stroke survivors who have ‘been there’ to guide new stroke patients on their journey.
My Stroke Journey is an information pack delivering high quality information to help stroke patients transition home from hospital and continue their recovery.
Health professionals, stroke survivors and their families gathered at the Royal North Shore Hospital today to celebrate the impact the resource has had on navigating life after stroke since its inception in 2013.
The Royal North Shore Hospital has been a big supporter of the information pack and has issued 1000 copies.
Stroke Foundation Executive Director of Stroke Services Toni Aslett said it was vital all stroke survivors and their families were provided with information and supports to navigate and maximise life post stroke.
“Stroke attacks the brain, the human control centre, it can impact your physical and mental abilities. It strikes in an instant, changing lives,’’ Ms Aslett said.
“Advancements in emergency stroke treatment mean more people in New South Wales are surviving stroke than ever before, but stroke’s impact on a survivor and their family can be far reaching.
“Now, we must ensure these treatments are maximised and stroke survivors are empowered to live well.
“Hospital is one step on the stroke journey for survivors and their families; this information pack helps provide a roadmap for the rest of the way,” she said.
The My Stroke Journey information pack is delivered with the support of Bayer Australian Limited and brings together all the details people need post stroke.
“We are proud to partner with the Stroke Foundation and support the My Stroke Journey resource which provides valuable information to stroke survivors, their families and carers,” said General Manager for Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Australia and New Zealand Nelson Ambrogio.
Stroke Foundation has issued close to 100,000 copies of My Stroke Journey nationally since 2013.
About My Stroke Journey
My Stroke Journey was developed by Stroke Foundation in close consultation with stroke survivors, their families and health professionals. Its first iteration was launched in 2013. Currently 250 acute, rehabilitation and community rehabilitation sites utilise My Stroke Journey across Australia – reaching around 70 percent of all stroke patients. It empowers stroke survivors to take control of their own stroke recovery and care.
My Stroke Journey brings together information on the different types of stroke, causes impacts on family and friends, details on the hospital process, health services available, risks of having another stroke and information for carers and family. The resource also features advice and reflection from stroke survivors who have ‘been there’ to guide new stroke patients on their journey.