Caring for Someone with Bladder and Bowel Changes after a Stroke

About this video:
This video provides guidance for caregivers supporting someone experiencing bladder and bowel changes after a stroke.

This video was created by Bianca D’Aliesio, Meng Jia Gu, Olivia Colucci, and Olivia Fiorino, master’s students in physiotherapy. The video was created under the supervision of Claudia Brown, MSc, PT and Marie-Hélène Boudrias, PhD, PT.

Helpful resources:

American Stroke Association – Caregiver Support 
Education and support for family caregivers 
https://www.stroke.org/en/help-and-support/for-family-caregivers 

Community Action Bureau (CAB Québec) 
Community support and services for English-speaking caregivers 
https://cabquebec.org/ 

Heart & Stroke Foundation – Living with Stroke 
Information on stroke recovery and daily life after stroke 
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/recovery-and-support/living-with-stroke 

L’Appui for caregivers 
Caregiver support line, training, and local resources across Québec 
https://www.lappui.org/en/ 

Regroupement des aidantes et aidants naturels de Montréal (RAANM) 
Support, education, and services for caregivers in Montreal 
https://www.raanm.net/ 

Revenu Québec – Tax Credit for Caregivers 
Financial support and tax credits for caregivers 
https://www.revenuquebec.ca/en/citizens/tax-credits/tax-credit-for-caregivers/ 

Visit the SPOT playlist to see more educational videos about bladder and bowel health after a stroke!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfMfJihLOASXQY9qklWOCZN2EUWIXkyiB

Please note:
This video provides general educational information and does not replace advice from your healthcare professional.

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