Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

#ACSC2018 is over.Many thanks to our wonderful presenters for sharing their knowledge!Thanks to all who attended; great networking.Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this happen.And thanks to the Planning Committee & Gillian for creating & organizing a fabulous conference.

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

#ACSC2018 Noorin Darvesh discussing a day in the life of a stroke patient - a nursing perspective, so glad she made the trip from Calgary!

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

Noorin Darvesh from Halifax and now Calgary presenting on “A Day in the Life of a Stroke Patient: A Nursing Perspective”. Assessment starts as soon as the patient is admitted to the nursing unit. #ACSC2018

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

Great presentation@iCARE_DAL!

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

#ACSC2018 possible solutions to barriers faced by people post-stroke as they transition to the community. Things to think about and advocate for.

[Pamela Fonseca @pamcake08]

Happening now at @ACStrokeConf #ACSC2018 #strokecare

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

#ACSC2018 possible solutions to barriers faced by people post-stroke as they transition to the community. Things to think about and advocate for.

[Kids Run Club @KidsRunClub_DNS]

Some soggy runners after the ⁦@DalMedSchool⁩ 150 Anniversary/Kids Run Club fun run today. #runninginthemaritimes

[AHealthBlog @AHealthBlog]

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition determined that an egg the first thing each morning could help with limiting calorie intake throughout the day ➡ https://t.co/5o16Ilo0aV

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[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

#ACSC2018 Seeing a patient in clinic? Ask them to bring in their blister packs/dosettes and not just their list of medications. Why? Patients may be missing meds as they have difficulty taking the meds out of their blister pack etc. And getting them to bring that in may show this

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

Very interesting panel discussion on challenges to providing high quality outpatient stroke care: from emergency department, to community transition, problems with taking medications etc. #ACSC2018

[SHANS @SpeechHearingNS]

Good morning from the Lord Nelson! Day 2 of #acsc2018 @ACStrokeConf #slpeeps #stroke

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

Day 2 of #ACSC2018, starting off with panel discussion on barriers to stroke care

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

Is your diet a risk factor? Try our Risk Assessment for a personalized report and see how you can manage risks.

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

Strategy should also include strong role for prevention as per Dr Hakim’s #ACSC2018 presentation on the 7 ways to prevent dementia @TheHSF @PHAC_GC @CanadaHEAL

[NS Physiotherapy @NSPhysio]

Very important to have a strategy to help people and families experiencing dementia especially with our aging population

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

#ACSC2018 panel answering audience questions re hemicraniectomy surgery - can this person be saved? How to ethically raise the question of organ donation? What are the available resources for long term rehabilitation? How to provide realistic prognosis without removing hope

[Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference @ACStrokeConf]

#ACSC2018 panel presentation on decompressive hemicraniectony and recovery post-surgery in follow up to hearing about lived experience following this surgery from our story presented this am by someone who experienced this

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

Stroke can happen to anyone, regardless of age. Learn the signs so you can act FAST.

[NINDS @NIH_NINDS]

NIH greatly expands investment in BRAIN Initiative, awards for cutting-edge brain research: https://t.co/bdQ4FjOVN7. #studyBRAIN

[AHealthBlog @AHealthBlog]

Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improves Memory ➡ https://t.co/lSjgcAnHTO