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
Related: Stroke E-Resources
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: 1800-650-6060 | 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: 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 | 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.snsasg.org Hotline: +65 8125 1446 Email: contact@snsa.org.sg | Singapore National Stroke Association (SNSA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering stroke survivors and their caregivers by providing comprehensive support, education, and resources. SNSA serves as a lifeline for those affected by stroke, offering practical assistance, emotional support, and a sense of community during their recovery journey. The association actively raises awareness about stroke prevention and recovery, organises critical psychosocial wellness programmes, and fosters connections between survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Through its initiatives, SNSA strives to enhance the quality of life for stroke survivors, advocate for their needs, and build an inclusive society where no one faces the challenges of stroke alone. |
Website: www.s3.org.sg Hotline: +65 6473 3500 Email: info@s3.org.sg | Established in 2015, S3 is Singapore's first stroke-focused community rehabilitation and wellness agency dedicated to meeting the needs of post-stroke survivors and their caregivers across Singapore. With S3, post-discharge survivors of stroke are able to receive care continuum through rehabilitation that integrates advanced rehabilitative technologies with conventionial therapy as well as our signature S3 Wellness programme supporting cognitive and psychosocial development in order to maximise recovery potential, independence and reintegration. S3 continues to work with partners to rally stroke survivors, their families, volunteers and partners to raise awareness of stroke prevention in the wider community. |
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