What rehab facilities are available 12mths post stroke after current rehab has finished?

Joanne
Joanneon December 11, 2017
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I am a carer for my husband who had a right basal ganglia hemorrhagic stroke that required a craniotomy in august 2016. He has had rehab since but now 15 mths down the track it will come to an end in January 2018. What services are available to us other than private that he could do with physio. He has made great inroads and is now walking with the aid of a walking stick and an AFO on his left leg. His left arm is completely immobile. My fear is that without continuing physio he will lose motivation to continue progressing and may even regress.
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Hi Joanne,

 

I think a good place to start would be with your husband’s current rehab team. Chat with them about what his options are after January. He may be able to continue therapy with the same service at a lower intensity or be involved in group exercise sessions. They may be able to refer him to another community therapy service that can offer further therapy to continue to monitor and progress his home exercise program as needed. You should also find out whether they have a process where your husband can be reviewed by the rehab doctor in the service in a few months’ time to check on his progress.

 

You can speak with your husband’s GP about being linked in with the Chronic Disease Management Plan which gives you access to up to 5 Medicare subsidised sessions with a private allied health professional per year (e.g. physiotherapy).

 

If your husband is under the age of 65, he can get in touch with the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). Even if the NDIS is not available in your area, they will be able to let him know who he can contact to access the right services.

Phone: 1800 800 110 (https://www.ndis.gov.au/)

 

If he is over the age of 65, he can speak with My Aged Care, they will be able to talk to him about any service he may be eligible for.

Phone: 1800 200 422 (https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/)

 

If you’d like to speak with one of our health professionals on StrokeLine please don’t hesitate to contact us on 1800 787 653 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm AEST).

 

Best wishes,

Stephanie (StrokeLine)

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