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Programs & Services

Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) - Neurological Rehabilitation

CAR Neuro is a specialized rehabilitation service for people with complex neurological conditions or injuries.

Short term rehabilitation program for adults who recently experienced a neurological event or who have a neurological condition, who would benefit from an active rehabilitation program with an interdisciplinary team. Rehabilitation focus is to support clients in addressing their goals to improve function and independence or return to meaningful activity / roles. This may include:

  • one-on-one and/or group interventions
  • education
  • exercise
  • self-management strategies
  • where appropriate, connection with community resources

Access
Service Providers May Include
occupational therapists (OTs), psychologists, physiotherapists (PTs), recreational therapists, social workers, speech language pathologists (SLPs), therapy assistants
Eligibility

Clients who are being referred to CAR for Neuro Rehabilitation must meet the following criteria:

  • ≥18 years of age
  • the client has identified functional goals that are appropriate for a time limited outpatient rehabilitation program that cannot be addressed through other public resources
  • requires individualized specialty interventions
  • requires at least one of: Occupational Therapy (OT), Physiotherapy (PT) or Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
  • demonstrates “rehab readiness”:
    - safe to participate in light to moderate intensity exercise
    - cognitive capacity to actively participate in a rehabilitation program, e.g., able to demonstrate - - carryover of new skills between sessions
    - medically stable
    - physically and cognitively able to participate in an active rehabilitation program
    - demonstrates appropriate behaviours and motivation to achieve rehabilitation goals
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Fees

Your appointments at CAR are covered by Alberta Health Care. If you need any special equipment or splint materials, you will have to pay for them yourself. Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions.


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CAR
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CAR Neuro, Neurological Rehabilitation