Stroke Recovery KW

The recent UW - GRH collaborative research partnership will build on the work that has been happening since the Neurological Patient Database (NPD) was initiated in 2007 by Dr. James Danckert. The NPD facilitates ongoing research exploring the neural bases of behavior, which will eventually be used to refine methods of rehabilitation, and possibly aid in discovering new and innovative rehabilitation techniques. In particular, patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a stroke are invited to register in the NPD, and many participants have already been involved in studies in both the Psychology and Kinesiology departments at the University of Waterloo. For more information on the NPD, see our website: http://npd.uwaterloo.ca

Patients from Grand River Hospital (Kitchener-Waterloo and Freeport sites), have the option of getting involved in Stroke Recovery KW, which provides important support services for survivors of stroke, such as opportunities to share stories of hope, meet other stroke survivors and caregivers, and reconnect to the community. UW has developed a collaborative relationship with Stroke Recovery KW, as a number of their members have been involved in studies through the NPD. NPD Project Coordinator, Nadine Quehl, will be taking part in this year's Walk 'n' Roll, to help raise funds for stroke recovery locally. To join the Stroke Recovery KW team, or make a tax-deductible donation, see the following link: http://marchofdimes.akaraisin.com/pledge/Team/Home.aspx?seid=10288&mid=10&tid=86528