VIDANT HEALTH COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR STROKE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES © 2019 Vidant Health When you or a loved one has a stroke, you don’t have time to wonder what you should do. You need answers. You need experts who can provide compassionate care. You need Vidant Health. Vidant Health is proud to off er top-notch neurological services across eastern North Carolina, and that includes a strong network of expert stroke care. This is especially important since stroke is a serious health concern that occurs all too frequently in our communities. A number of our hospitals have earned special stroke certifi cations, and all are connected by Telestroke, a system that uses videoconferencing and diagnostic imaging review to quickly evaluate and treat stroke. We hope this guide serves as a resource to help you fi nd the answers and services you need, in order to support your best recovery. For edits and questions, please contact Ashley Elks ([email protected]) © 2019 Vidant Health 2 Spot the signs of a stroke. Call 911 if you see these signs happening to someone. B E F A S T Balance Vision Face Arm Speech Time to loss changes drooping weakness diffi culty call 911 Vidant Medical Center is proud to be a certifi ed Comprehensive Stroke Center. © 2019 Vidant Health 3 NATIONAL STROKE RESOURCES © 2019 Vidant Health NATIONAL STROKE RESOURCES American Heart Association Mayo Clinic https://www.heart.org https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/ symptoms-causes/syc-20350113 For more heart- health related information, visit this website. This link provides more information about diff erent kinds of American Stroke Association stroke, preventive medication, ways to reduce your risk of stroke, and more. http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/ National Stroke Association This resource provides information about stroke warning signs, stroke prevention, treatment, and moving forward Stroke Help Line: 1-800-787-6537 after stroke. https://www.stroke.org/stroke-resources/ Family Caregiver Alliance This organization has resources including StrokeSmart (800) 445-8106 magazine, a Stroke Help Line, a resource library, newsletters and more. www.caregiver.org/stroke USA.gov – Disabilities Services This resource is designed to address the needs of caregivers by serving as a resource, off ering support, serving as 1-844-872-4681 an advocate for caregivers and more. This link provides https://www.usa.gov/disability-services information on caring for someone with a stroke, after-eff ects of stroke, treatment diff erent types of stroke, This resource provides information on fi nancial assistance and more. and support services, government and local disability programs, jobs and education, veterans disability benefi ts, Lotsa Helping Hands your legal disability rights, benefi ts and insurance, caregiver https://stroke.lotsahelpinghands.com/caregiving/home/ support, and more. This resource is an online calendar that is used to coordinate caregivers with volunteers to help a patient. “The caregiver-focused Help Calendar enables members to schedule and sign up for tasks that provide respite for the caregiver including meals for the family, rides to medical appointments, visits, and more.” © 2019 Vidant Health 5 NC STATE STROKE RESOURCES © 2019 Vidant Health NC STATE STROKE RESOURCES Aphasia Treatment Study North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (919) 855-3500 This study is designed to study aphasia telerehabilitation for https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/vocational-rehabilitation- stroke patients with aphasia. This is a treatment approach services/north-carolina-assistive-technology-program that uses a computer to provide treatment to a person with aphasia through a speech therapist in another location. State and federally funded program that provides assistive technology services including short term loans on Family Caregiving in North Carolina devices, reutilization of assistive technology, and device https://assets.aarp.org/www.aarp.org_/articles/states/NC_ demonstrations. FmlyCrgvng.pdf North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) Provides information about respite for caregivers, home and (877) 506-2226 community care services, advanced care planning, federal Call center hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and state benefi ts, and a list of resources for caregivers in North Carolina. This statewide agency helps seniors connect with local volunteers for minor home repairs, transportation, respite, FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card and seasonal yard work. Main: (800) 222-2818 To be eligible for these services, you must be 65 or older, or a Cardholders: (866) 810-3784 caregiver for an adult who is 65 or older. Phone is available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. NC Department of Health and Human Services – FamilyWize and United Way have a prescription savings card Disability Services to anyone interested in having one. There is no registration (800)-662-7030 or activation required. Discounts are applied automatically 2001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2000 when a card is presented at the pharmacy. Accepted nationwide at over 60,000 pharmacies. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/disability-services Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Disabilities Services helps people who have disabilities fi nd employment, fi nd care providers, and gain access to (800) 526-7234 technology helps people continue to live independently. http://askjan.org North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services JAN provides help with information about workplace (919) 855-3400 accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related legislation. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/daas Works to promote independence and enhance the quality of living for older adults, those with disabilities and their families and caregivers. Includes information on adult care services, in-home care aides and assistance, long term care, and other community resources. © 2019 Vidant Health 7 NC STATE STROKE RESOURCES NC Health Info Quitline NC http://www.nchealthinfo.org/health-topics/stroke/ 1-800-784-8669 QuitlineNC.com This resource has information about online support groups and stroke forums as well as stroke education material and Provides free cessation services to residents of North managing stroke. Carolina who want to stop using tobacco products. NC MedAssist Vocational Rehabilitation Resources (704) 536-1790 or call toll-free 1-866-331-1348 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dvrs/vr-local-offi ces Provides free prescription and over-the-counter medications Vocational rehabilitation helps individuals with disabilities to those who qualify. Call for an application to be mailed, overcome barriers to returning to employment or other apply in person, or download it off of the website. occupations. Find an offi ce near you using the link above, or contact your local health department. North Carolina Stroke Association (336) 713-5051 Area Agency on Aging Piedmont Plaza 2, Ward A. Riley Ultrasound Center, 2000 W. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult- First St., Suite 504, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 services/adult-day-services/daas-area-agencies-aging http://www.ncstroke.org NCSA brochure: http://www.ncstroke.org/fi les/pdf/ Caregiver Resource NCStrokeAssocBrochure.pdf https://www.highcountryaging.org/services/family- caregiver-support-program This organization provides information about stroke prevention and education, post-stroke services, information CNCC Pharmacy Network (Map & Information) for caregivers, and more. https://www.communitycarenc.org NC 211 Healthy Agency NC http://healthyagingnc.com Phone number: 211 www.nc211.org NC 211 is available in every North Carolina county. Call 211 to speak to someone who can tell you about resources in your area that are relevant to your needs, or visit the website and search the database. © 2019 Vidant Health 8 NC COUNTY STROKE RESOURCES Beaufort Currituck Halifax Nash Pitt Bertie Dare Hertford Northampton Tyrrell Camden Duplin Hyde Onslow Washington Carteret Edgecombe Jones Pamlico Wayne Chowan Gates Lenoir Pasquotank Wilson Craven Greene Martin Perquimans © 2019 Vidant Health NC COUNTY STROKE RESOURCES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Stroke http://www.strokeassociation.org/idc/groups/stroke-public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/downloadable/ucm_309712.pdf Changes Caused by Stroke http://www.strokeassociation.org/idc/groups/stroke-public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/downloadable/ucm_309716.pdf Living at Home after Stroke http://www.strokeassociation.org/idc/groups/stroke-public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/downloadable/ucm_309720.pdf Ethnicity and Stroke https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/docs/hispanics_stroke_factsheet.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/docs/fs-hispanics-stroke-sp.pdf Preventing Another Stroke https://www.stroke.org/we-can-help/survivors/stroke-recovery/fi rst-steps-to-recovery/preventing-another-stroke/ American Stroke Association https://www.stroke.org Physical Activity Keeps Your Mind Sharp Now and Later http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/Professionals/ www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/StrokePreventionandBrainHealth/BrainHealthResources/Physical-Activity- Keeps-Your-Mind-Sharp-Now-and-Later_UCM_486466_Article.jsp#.XD8_Ky3Mz-Y Vidant Health https://www.vidanthealth.com/Services-Treatments/Conditions/Stroke http://healthlibrary.vidanthealth.com © 2019 Vidant Health 10 BEAUFORT COUNTY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES MAP (Medication Assistance Program) Beaufort County Cooperative Extension (252) 946-0111 • No health insurance / problems aff ording medications 155-A Airport