| How long can I expect to be here as an inpatient?
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| Most people stay in the spinal cord rehabilitation program
six to 12 weeks depending on both the level and extent
of injury or illness, and on the patient's rehabilitation
goals. |
| How will my family be involved in my rehabilitation? |
| Families are vitally important to your rehabilitation.
Family meetings are held regularly and members of your
family or friends can attend these meetings. They, along
with you and your rehabilitation team, will review your
goals and progress. This is an excellent time for people
to ask questions and raise concerns. Family meetings are
also where everyone discusses issues around your discharge
from Lyndhurst Centre. |
| Do I need a physician's referral to go to an outpatient
clinic? |
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You need a physician's referral for the following outpatient
clinics:
• Follow-up Clinic
• Gynaecology Clinic
• Seating Clinic
• Skin and Wound Management Clinic
• Physiatry Consultation
• Robson Clinic (Urology/Sexuality/Fertility)
• Osteoporosis and Bone Density Clinic
• Assistive Technology Service
You do not need a physician's referral for the following
outpatient clinics:
• Fitness Centre
• CPA Employment Resource Centre
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| How do patients get to outpatient therapy appointments?
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| Many patients either drive themselves or have a spouse,
other family member or friend drive them to outpatient
appointments. Other patients travel by Wheel-Trans or
taxi. If you qualify for WheelTrans
service, our staff can assist you in completing the
necessary registration documentation. |
| What research is ongoing in the spinal cord rehab
program? |
| Spinal Cord rehabilitation has an active research program.
Visit the Research section
of this website to learn more about research at Toronto
Rehab. |
| What government assistance programs are
available to my family and me? |
Several government programs provide financial support
for people with disabilities.
Applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify for these
programs. Your social
worker and/or community resource worker has more information
about these and can
help you complete the application process. Below are a
list of some of the programs you may qualify for:
Federal (Canada) government programs
• Canada Pension
• Disability
• Employment Insurance
• Sick Benefits
Provincial (Ontario) government programs
• Ontario Disability Support Program
Municipal government programs
• Ontario Works |
| How can I obtain financial assistance to pay for
my equipment if I don't have much money and I don't have
insurance benefits? |
| Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program
both provide financial assistance for some items of equipment.
Some equipment items are partly funded by ADP (Assistive
Devices Program), a provincial government program. Speak
to your physiotherapist or occupational therapist. |
| How do I obtain additional funds to pay for equipment
not covered by government programs? |
| There are organizations that help to provide
funds for equipment. Click
here to see a list of organizations. |
| Is there an organization that can help me with a
variety of needs such as: deciding which funding agency
to use; how to fill out applications; or once I am in
the community, to advise me on how to cope with my disability? |
| Yes, click
here to see a list of organizations that can help. |
| How can I obtain financial assistance for home renovations? |
| Click here to see
a list of organizations that can help you with home renovations. |
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