Notice: Inpatient bedside phones are being phased out at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31. Please bring a personal device and charging equipment for your hospital stay.
This pamphlet defines what a stroke is, what a stroke might look like, and what a stroke can cause. Other topics include admission to hospital, rehabilitation, getting back to normal, and your discharge plan. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The Dr. Doug Watt Rehabilitation and Restorative Care Unit at Harbour View Hospital will help you become as independent as possible. What is expected of you, what to bring, what a usual day is like, who is on your health care team, visitor expectations, discharge planning, and other information is given.
This pamphlet explains how Occupational Therapy Services can help you to review, prescribe, and choose a wheelchair or scooter.
Gradient compression stockings help return blood to your heart by compressing (squeezing) your leg muscles. This pamphlet explains why you need a prescription to get gradient compression stockings, how to use them, and how to take care of them.
Coban™ wrap is an elastic material like a bandage. It is used to lower swelling or to support a joint. This pamphlet shows you how to apply Coban™ wrap.
This pamphlet will help you as you make your way through rehabilitation (rehab). It explains what to expect when you are admitted, during your stay, and when you are discharged from the hospital. It also includes information about your health care team and a checklist to help you get ready for your discharge.
This pamphlet shows you how to do different types of tendon exercises. Your physiotherapist will show you how to do these exercises and tell you how many times a day to do them.
Your primary health care provider may want you to attend the Driver Evaluation Program if you are having health troubles that could affect your driving. This pamphlet answers common questions about the program.
This pamphlet lists things to think about before registering for school. Topics include: how you will know when you are ready, looking into what you need to get into or apply for a program, and how you will pay for school.
This pamphlet lists things to think about when you are going back to work like when you know when you're ready, how to get ready, and options available to you.