Stroke Early Supported Discharged Program
Alberta Health Services - Central Zone
- Description
- Provides in-home therapy to stroke survivors who have been referred from the hospital after they have been discharged.
The Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team helps clients return home from hospital earlier following a mild to moderate stroke. The (ESD) team provides a short-term, client-driven, multidisciplinary rehabilitation program in the client's home and community environment, helping to ease the transition from hospital to home to community.
Key Provider: occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), therapy assistants - Eligibility
- Yes, Diagnosis of recent stroke who require intensive rehabilitation, but are medically stable and safe to be in their own home independently, or with limited support.
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Individuals must reside within 50km from Red Deer City limits - and be willing to participate in a minimum of one hour of therapy per day.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: N/A,
- Telephone
- 403-406-5648
- Fax
- 403-406-5561
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- September 26, 2024
- Address
- 3942 50A Avenue
Red Deer, AB, T4N 4E7This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. The Central Alberta Cancer Centre is located within this facility.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:15 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:15 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:15 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:15 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
