Medical Equipment and Specialized Needs

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Provides a professionally supervised program to help individuals recover from heart attacks, heart failure and procedures such as angioplasty, stenting and heart surgery. Cardiac rehab may include:

• A detailed initial assessment of all aspects of participants and their health
• Exercise training supervised by a physiotherapist, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist
• Education on heart disease and how to manage it
• Strategies to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease
• Nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian
• Other counseling and/or group support

Note: Cardiac Rehab does not replace medical therapy. It is used with medical therapy to enhance recovery and reduce the risk of a future cardiac event.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Helps improve individuals well-being if they have chronic (ongoing) breathing problems. Pulmonary Rehab may include:

• A detailed initial assessment of all aspects of you and your health
• Exercise training supervised by a physiotherapist, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist
• Education on lung diseases and how to manage it
• Energy conservation techniques
• Breathing strategies
• Nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian
• Other counseling and/or group support

Note: Pulmonary Rehab does not replace medical therapy. It is used with medical therapy to reduce the symptoms of ongoing lung condition and improve overall quality of life.

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Provides an online directory of workshops that help cancer patients cope with the appearance-related effects of their treatment by teaching cosmetic techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image.

Supports medically eligible Canadians ages 18 and older who have a life expectancy of one year or less and are unable to fulfil their dream independently, with the goal of enhancing quality of life and creating memories during their remaining time.

There is an option, Urgent Dream, for applicants whose life expectancy is three months or less. Their application will be processed more quickly than a regular dream request. Requests for relatives (guests) to see the applicant that require the guests to travel can be permitted.

Provides a limited supply of emergency backup battery loans for BiPAP/CPAP users with lung disease in Charlottetown, helping ensure uninterrupted respiratory support during power outages and severe weather events. Made possible through the City of Charlottetown's Community Sustainability Microgrant.

Provides handmade quilts to individuals living with cancer across Kanata / Canada. Only one quilt is provided per person living with cancer, and the usual wait time is several weeks.

Provides an 8-session virtual program for adults with epilepsy experiencing cognitive challenges. Working one-on-one with a certified cognitive coach, participants learn practical strategies to improve memory, thinking skills, and daily functioning, helping them feel more confident and in control. Includes:

• Education to teach participants the basics about memory and how seizures and variables related to epilepsy may impact their memory and cognition
• Self-awareness training to teach participants to be aware of the multiple internal and external influences that may impact memory and thinking
• Memory strategies to help improve day-to-day cognitive challenges. The HOBSCOTCH Memory Toolbox provides tried and true strategies to help participants feel more in control
• Problem Solving Therapy (PST) to help you identify memory-related challenges in their daily life and find solutions to manage these problems
• Mindfulness, including progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises, to help reduce stress and anxiety

Provides a map that represents places with AEDs for public use throughout Epekwitk / PEI that have been registered with the Department of Health and Wellness. Individuals, organizations, and communities can register their AEDs through the online registry on the website.

Provides medical and respiratory equipment for individuals who are diagnosed with ALS. May include:

• Hospital beds
• Wheelchairs
• Ceiling lift tracks
• Specialized seating cushions
• Bath benches and commodes
• BiPap machines
• Cough assist units
• Communication program for iPad or tablet

The assistance of an equipment technician will also be provided. Equipment provided is subject to availability.