Stroke Care

Tailored Stroke Care Services for Every Individual

Every stroke survivor is different, and personalized care plans are the focus of what we offer. The focus of this approach is to consider all the unique factors for each patient including his or her needs, challenges, and goals for recovery so that we can build a plan that works for their life.

We offer a variety of stroke care services, including:

• In-home stroke recovery assistance, allowing patients to heal in a familiar and comfortable environment.
• Mobility and rehabilitation support, such as physiotherapy and assistive technology to improve movement
• Assistance with daily living, taking care that patients are bathed, dressed and groomed, and served nutritious meals.
• Therapy: Cognitive and speech therapy, assisting survivors in regaining communication and cognitive abilities.
• Helping families navigate the NDIS supports we know their care and support needs can be financially covered by NDISfunding; guided throughout the application process.
• Family respite care, providing short-term relief to primary caregivers in need of restorative time.

Whether a survivor requires full-time care, or just a little help once in a while, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, professional assistance that meets you right where you are.

Understanding Stroke Recovery: A Journey Beyond Medical Treatment

Many stroke survivors and their families think the recovery process is over when hospital treatment is over. In reality, though, stroke rehabilitation can cover months and even years, based on the severity of the stroke and how it has impacted the brain and body.

In fact, stroke recovery can be broken down into three main phases, all of which require different types of care and support:

Phase I — The Acute Phase

Acute phase lasts right after stroke and it is directed towards stabilizing the patient and prevents further complications.

• Doctors and rehabilitation specialists start early intervention therapy to prevent muscle weakness, restore movement and evaluate cognitive ability.
• Patients often do physical therapy, speech therapy and mobility exercises to help begin to rebuild their strength and independence.
• The focus now is to establish the ground for long-term recovery as well as giving survivors adequate medical treatment.

Phase II — The Subacute Phase

After they leave the hospital, stroke survivors go through a significant transition — returning home still coping with limited movement, speech problems and cognitive challenges. That is where now structured rehabilitation, therapy, and home care become the core.

• Many survivors need ongoing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to help them regain function and independence.
• Family members face difficulty adapting to the new normal, which may involve their loved one requiring help with personal hygiene, ambulation, eating, and talking.
• Areas of the home are modified, and assistive technology is often incorporated to increase safety and make moving around easier.

Phase III — The Chronic Phase

The aim of this phase is long-term rehabilitation, improved quality of life, and reintegration into normal daily activities.

• However, many stroke survivors will also have ongoing physical limitations, memory loss, and emotional hardships that need continued support.
• Now they are learning to regain confidence to live with whatever disabilities result from the stroke and strive for good health to ward off another stoke in the future.
• With appropriate support in place, many survivors are able to return to work, socialize and pursue hobbies.

The good news? With the right care and support, survivors can still continue to improve — even years after their stroke.

The Role of Professional Support in Stroke Recovery

Family members are integral in stroke recovery, but caring for a loved one can be physically and emotionally draining. Professional caregivers fill that gap providing:

• Daily living assistance
• Rehabilitation support
• Companionship and mental health support
• NDIS navigation assistance
• Recommendations for home modifications and adaptive equipment

A professional support system does not mean surrendering independence, it means bringing in the right team to focus on rebuilding survivor’s confidence and quality of life.

How NDIS Supports Stroke Survivors: Navigating Funding for Your Care Needs

Stroke survival takes more than medical treatment — it takes regaining your independence, your quality of life and receiving the right support at the right time. But for many stroke survivors and their families, the road to recovery is fraught with uncertainty, financial and logistical worries, and the stress of securing long-term care.

The funding and support services offered are providing people who have had a stroke with long-term disabilities the opportunity to take back control of their life.

We find you the capital you need. Your sentence: Our team will guide you through from applying for the NDIS through to maximising your benefits to ensure you get the best care possible without unnecessary out of pocket expenses.

What Does NDIS Cover for Stroke Survivors?

The NDIS helps cover the cost of services that aim to give stroke survivors the chance to live a rewarding, independent life by providing them with care, therapy and resources.

Here’s what NDIS funding can help pay for:

1. Assistance with Personal Care & Daily Living
2. Assistance making for bath, dress-up, and grooming, manage personal hygiene.
3. Consumer services that help with food cooking and with home chores that make for a habitable living space.
4. Dignified, easy access to help with toileting, continence management, and mobility.
5. Mobility Assistive Devices & Home Modifications
6. Funding for wheelchairs, walking aids and assistive technology improvements to independence.
7. Home modifications — ramps, handrails and accessible bathrooms — to increase safety.
8. Transport assistance to get to medical appointments, social outings, and therapy sessions.
9. Rehabilitation & Therapy Services
10. Rehabilitation [Physiotherapy to build force, parity, and coordination.
11. Occupational therapy to restore fundamental tasks of everyday life to stroke survivors.
12. Speech therapy for those who have difficulties with communication, swallowing, or language processing.
13. Respite Care & Family Support
14. Respite care for family caregivers so that they can rest and recharge.
15. Support workers for companionship and emotional encouragement.
16. Provision of mental health resources and support groups to help stroke survivors emotionally adjust.

The goal of NDIS support? To enable stroke survivors to live as independent and confident lives as possible.

How We Help You Make the Most of NDIS Funds for Your Stroke Care

Dealing with NDIS paperwork, eligibility and funding allocations can feel like a minefield. That is why at Support Network, we don’t just provide care — we assist families in obtaining the funding necessary to access the best stroke care available.

Here’s how we make it easier for you:

• Understanding the application process
• Managing Your NDIS Plan
• Getting You Continue to Receive the Right Support

Using our expertise, you can rest assured that you won’t miss out on critical services — we take care of the paperwork, the planning and the negotiations while you focus on recovery and quality of life.

Expert Support Workers for Stroke Patients: Compassionate Assistance for Daily Living

Survivors of stroke might struggle with physical disabilities, cognitive issues, and emotional hurdles, leaving even mundane tasks for the day as exhausting (if not impossible) endeavors. That loss of independence is frustrating — for the survivor, but also for their families, who often find themselves at a loss about how to provide care.

That’s where our support workers come in. We are not just helpers — we’re enablers who make the stroke survivor feel as if they are capable of doing this — in an environment where they feel understood and valued.

The right support can mean that stroke survivors can concentrate on recovery without the added worry of struggling alone with day-to-day tasks.

What role do our Support Workers play for stroke survivors?

All stroke survivors have different needs, that is why we provide tailored support services to suit the individual circumstances of each person. Our trained support workers provide assistance with a range of everyday living activities to enable stroke survivors to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes and communities.

1. Personal Hygiene & Grooming: Bringing Back Comfort & Confidence
2. Bathing and showering while ensuring privacy and safety.
3. Grooming you, hair care and dressing you to keep appearing beautiful.
4. Assisting with toileting and maintaining continence support and dignity care

Personal care is a delicate subject, and so our caregivers will do their utmost to approach it in a way that is mindful of your loved one's personal preferences.

1. Cooking & Nutrition: Using Food To Help Recovery
2. Meal planning and preparation focusing on balanced and nutrient-rich meals aligned with dietary needs.
3. Feeding assistance, if perhaps swallowing or dexterity is a struggle.
4. Grocery shopping, making sure fresh, healthy ingredients are always on hand.

By handling the stress of meal prep, our caregivers put stroke survivors in a position to prioritize recovery rather than worrying about food.

1. Mobility Aids: Safe Movement & Fall Prevention
2. Safe transfer assistance, so stroke survivors can be moved from a bed to a chair, or get in and out of a vehicle safely.
3. Providing walking support; coordinating mobility aids (walkers, canes, wheelchairs) for when they are needed.
4. Fall prevention strategies, adapting the home environment for maximum safety.

We help stroke survivors move safely and confidently, and with as much independence as possible, reducing risks and increasing mobility over their rehabilitation period.

1. Medication Reminders: How to Stay on Track
2. Reminders about taking medication every day so that prescriptions are consumed on time.
3. Tracking for side effects and notifying families or health care providers if concerns develop.
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By ensuring health stays on track, our caregivers provide stroke survivors and their families peace of mind that medications are taken safely and correctly.

1. Community Engagement & Companionship: Ending the Loneliness
2. Encouraging social activities, like family and friend visits, and community events.
3. Being there for them, listening and talking, spending time with them, doing things together.
4. Helping with transportation and making sure stroke survivors can get to therapy sessions, medical appointments, or just out for a day.

A caring, familiar face can be all it takes to reduce loneliness, restore confidence and improve emotional well-being.

Compassionate Providers Who Honor Independence

One of the biggest fears stroke survivors and families face is: “Will getting help make me feel dependent?”

We believe support should enable, not usurp. Our support workers are partners in independence—they are there to provide just the right amount of assistance, while always respecting each person’s autonomy and choices.

• We listen – Each care plan is tailored to individual preferences.
• We empower independence – Survivors are given support, but never made to feel that they are unable.
• We uphold dignity – Every work is done with care, respect and sensitivity.

In-Home Stroke Care: Recover Comfortably in a Familiar Environment

Housemates become family, and healing occurs best at home — we are committed to making sure people all over the Bay Area receive the best support they can get. At home stroke care ensures that survivors can receive the expert rehabilitation, daily assistance and emotional support they need without the discomfort and stress of having to remain in a hospital or facility. Offering individualized treatment plans and tailored support services, we ensure every stroke survivor receives an appropriate level of care, preserving their dignity, independence, and peace-of-mind.

Why Home Is the Best Place to Recover From a Stroke

Coming home after a stroke is overwhelming. Simple tasks such as walking to the bathroom, cooking meals or even sitting up in bed might now need help. But studies have found that recovering in a familiar, supportive setting can vastly improve the outcomes for stroke survivors.

Three reasons why home is the best place for stroke recovery

Quicker emotional and physical recovery – Being in familiar space leads to less stress, anxiety, and confusion, leading to improved overall well-being.

More independence and dignity – Stroke survivors are able to stick to their own routines, which makes for an experience that is less like a hospital stay and more like reclaiming their life.

Lower hospital readmission rates – Home care allows medications, therapy, and rehabilitation to be properly managed, reducing the risk of complications.

Enhanced family support — Family members can remain actively involved in the recovery process without the confines of an inpatient setting.

By delivering professional stroke care at home, we provide a comfortable, personalized and empowering recovery experience to survivors and their families.”

What In-Home Stroke Care Includes

Each stroke survivor has unique needs, so our in-home care plans are completely customizable. We know exactly how to coordinate the right level of care for any given patient, whether that means full-time care, part-time assistance, or temporary respite care that can take place in between hospital visits.

Home Based Rehabilitation (HBR)

Recovering from a stroke can mean months of intense rehabilitation, but it doesn’t have to mean survivors are lugging themselves to clinics or rehabilitation centers to get the therapy they need. From enchanced recovery at home rehabilitation role and setting up rehabilitation services to bring this back to them at home so they dont fall off togs with their recoveryobjectives.

• Physiotherapy at home for muscle strength, coordination and balance rehabilitation.
• Therapy to address communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Occupational therapy to relearn basic life skills such as dressing, cooking and ability to write.
• Cognitive therapy for stroke rehab memory loss/cognitive issues

For stroke survivors, regular, one-on-one therapy sessions in the comfort of your home can result in a quicker recovery in a less stressful setting.

Comfortable Environment for Pain Management & Symptom Relief

Most stroke survivors suffer chronic pain, muscle stiffness, and discomfort that makes recovery hard. We focus on managing pain in a way that allows one to be comfortable and move better over time.

• Gentle movement and stretching exercises to ease stiffness and minimize loss of muscle.
• Safely take medication, administer opioids, and provide reminders to take medication for pain management.
• Alternative solutions and well-being through relaxation practices
• Effective pain management at home allows survivors to focus on recovery without additional suffering.

Companionship and Emotional Support: Because Recovery Is More Than Just Physical

The recovery from a stroke can be isolating, frustrating and emotionally draining — particularly for survivors who have difficulty communicating or moving. A compassionate companion can be the difference.

• Great conversations to stimulate minds and keep spirits high.
• Help with hobbies and interests to promote joy moments.
• Physical activity and social engagement to combat loneliness and depression.
• Uplifting messages to help you build your confidence along this journey of recovery.

At Support Network we know that a halt in their treatment is anything but happy, and that a familiar face, an open ear and the right support can completely change the way stroke survivors view recovery.

Flexible Plans for In-Home Stroke Care

Every stroke survivor is different, and so are our care plans that cater to each individual’s unique needs on the road to recovery.

Our In-Home Care Options:

• Full-Time Care – Best for stroke survivors who require support all day, every day, including personal care, mobility assistance, and medical supervision.
• Part-Time Care – A good choice for the patient that requires assistance with daily activities and therapy support for several hours each day.
• Respite Care – Temporary care to provide relief for family caregivers while ensuring their loved one receives professional attention.
• Transition Recovery and Aftercare – Specialize in easing the transition from hospital to home, reducing risks for readmission.

This ensures stroke survivors grow in independence while families decide how much support they need.

Emotional Emotional & Psychological Support: Coping with EChallenges of Stroke Recovery

A stroke affects not only the body but also the mind and spirit. Most stroke survivors discover themselves waging an emotional war that they didn’t expect, faced with frustration, isolation and uncertainty about what will come next. The abrupt loss of independence, struggles with language, cognitive changes and anxiety about having another stroke can be devastating. It’s not only healing physically, but finding the strength to do the mental part too.

The High Mental Cost of Recovering From a Stroke

Many survivors recovering from stroke experience powerful emotions that can stand in the way of progress. The stress of performing mundane tasks, fear of a subsequent stroke or mourning the loss of former abilities can leave little room for motivation. Depression and anxiety are not uncommon — they frequently arise from a sense of isolation or a loss of control over one’s life. So many survivors also have trouble finding words, which can cause them to become frustrated and retreat from see loved ones. But the right sort of emotional support is vital to ensure these emotional challenges do not prolong recovery or make every day feel like an uphill battle.

The importance of caregivers in emotional well-being

Outside what professional therapy provides, emotional support comes from the people who are around stroke survivors daily. Caregivers and support workers provide much more than help with daily tasks — they provide companionship, reassurance and a sense of normalcy. Having a listener, progress-pusher and emotional stabiliser can make all the difference. Having conversations, doing leisure activities and being a comforting presence can let some of the burden of isolation and frustration off the shoulders, boosting the recovery experience.

Finding Confidence and Joy Again After a Stroke

Recovery is not only about reclaiming movement or reclaiming speech—it is about reconstructing a rewarding life. In this way, emotional support is the wind beneath the wings of survivors, allowing them to enjoy life, establish new objectives, and feel confident in their own competence again. (emotional care comes in many forms, including structured counseling, companionship or daily encouragement, and it is integral to helping survivors find their way forward with hope.

Support Network are here to assist you or your loved ones who are struggling with the emotional challenges of stroke recovery. So contact us today on 1300 671 931 to discuss the emotional and psychological support services we provide. Recovering from an illness has the potential to be a journey of strength and resilience when you find the right support — often healing the mind is as important as healing the body.

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Recovering from a stroke requires more than just timely treatment—it demands specialised care that addresses both immediate needs and long-term independence. Whether you or a loved one is transitioning from acute stroke care or seeking ongoing stroke rehabilitation services, having the right support in place is crucial for a successful recovery.

At our care service, we offer essential assistance tailored to individual needs, from personal assistance with basic tasks and meal preparation to working alongside occupational therapists and speech therapists to support rehabilitation goals. Our approach ensures real-time access to a network of stroke consultants, enhancing communication between stroke consultants and guiding you through the best treatment advice available.

With our care packages, we integrate support from aged care professionals, providing carer education and strategies to improve overall comfort levels. For individuals managing the aftermath of a medical event like a stroke, we assist in navigating Private Health Insurance Cards, Concession Cards, and other funding options to make care more accessible.

As part of our commitment to long-term recovery, we align with resources like the Stroke Foundation, ensuring patients have access to brain imaging, insights into preventing blood clots, and rehabilitation plans designed for long-term goals and term success. From the early stages of acute stroke symptoms to achieving lasting independence, we provide comprehensive support for every stage of the recovery journey.

To learn more about how we can assist with your stroke care needs, reach out today and take the next step toward successful recovery.