Rehabilitation is an important step to reduce complications after a stroke. Find out what resources are available for stroke survivors and their families.
Rehabilitation After a Stroke
Stroke rehabilitation benefits most patients after a stroke; it starts soon after a stroke occurs. You and your family members should be actively involved in the rehabilitation process.
Rehabilitation aims to:
• Improve your ability to perform usual functions
• Reduce complications after a stroke
Where Do I Go for Stroke Rehabilitation?
There are two general pathways for post-stroke care.
Outpatient Rehabilitation
You return home from the hospital and go to a rehab centre a few times a week for therapy.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre
You are transferred to a specialised rehabilitation unit or community hospital with daily therapy sessions for continued inpatient stay and ongoing medical and nursing care.
Where to Get More Help After Stroke?
We acknowledge that it is not an easy journey for a stroke survivor or a carer of a stroke survivor. These are some available resources you can refer to. Alternatively, you may approach a medical social worker in the hospital or polyclinic for more information.
Government Supported Agencies
Community Care Services |
Website: www.aic.sg
Hotline: +65 66036800 | AIC seeks to create a vibrant care community enabling people to live well and age gracefully. AIC coordinates and facilitates efforts in care integration to achieve the best care outcomes for our clients. |
Website: https://www.silverpages.sg
Hotline: 1800-650-6060 | Singapore Silver Pages (SSP) is an initiative by AIC. It serves as a one-stop resource on Community Care. |
Website: www.sgenable.sg
Hotline: 1800 8585 885 | SG Enable is an agency dedicated to enabling persons with disabilities. |
Family Service Centre
Online Directory: https://www.msf.gov.sg/dfcs/familyservice/default.aspx | Family Service Centres (FSCs) are based in the community to provide help and support to individuals and families in need. They are staffed by social service professionals. |
Financial Assistance |
Website: https://www.msf.gov.sg
Hotline: 1800-222-0000
Email: comcare@msf.gov.sg | ComCare provides social assistance for low-income individuals and families. ComCare assistance is available at the Social Service Offices (SSOs). ComCare programmes are funded by the Community Care Endowment Fund (ComCare Fund). |
Social Enterprise Agencies
There are various resources available from social enterprise in Singapore.
Website: www.snsa.org.sg
Hotline: +65 62229514
Email: contact@snsa.org.sg
Address: 5 Stadium Walk, #04-02A Leisure Park Kallang, Singapore 397693
| Singapore National Stroke Association (SNSA) aims to offer an avenue of help, support and information to stroke survivors and their caregivers in their time of need. |
Website: www.strokecare.sg
Hotline: +65 62229514
Email: contact@snsa.org.sg
Address: 5 Stadium Walk, #04-02A Leisure Park Kallang, Singapore 397693 | Stroke care is an initiative of SNSA, supported by Tote Board-Enabling Lives Initiative Grant. It is a one-stop portal for stroke survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals. |
Website: www.s3.org.sg
Hotline: +65 64733500
Email: info@s3.org.sg
Address: Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, #01-04, The Playground, Singapore 159053 | Stroke Support Station (S3) helps stroke survivors to Re-learn and Enjoy Active Living (R.E.A.L) for a better quality of life through a wellness programme with the social-emotional support that rebuilds confidence and independence. S3 fosters mental resilience in stroke survivors and their caregivers, resulting in social connectedness among stroke survivors, caregivers, family members and volunteers. |
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