After Stroke - Discharge Assistance and Support at Home (DASH)

Description & Details

In partnership with Bruyère Health Research Institute, March of Dimes Canada is looking for compassionate volunteers to support stroke survivors as they transition home from hospital.

As part of the DASH research project, volunteers will be matched one-on-one with a stroke survivor for 8 weeks after discharge. Through weekly visits, volunteers provide companionship, encouragement, and light support with everyday activities at home.

This is a meaningful opportunity to help someone feel more confident, connected, and supported during recovery while contributing to important research that could improve care for future stroke survivors. With more than 108,000 new strokes occurring in Canada every year, there is evident urgency for additional support for stroke survivors and their families. The goal of this project is to create more socially valuable volunteer roles that will fill the gap in support during the post stroke journey. ...