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Can I tell you about having a stroke? : a guide for friends, family and professionals

By: Taylor, Lisa.
Contributor(s): Chia, Swee Hong [author] | Stanton, Katie [illustrator].
Series: Can I tell you about?.London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014Description: 69 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781849054959 (pbk.).Subject(s): STROKE | TREATMENT | REHABILITATION
Contents:
Introduction. - Introducing Fred who has had a stroke. - My stroke. - What is a stroke? - Medicines for stroke. - What happens in our brains? - Areas of the brain. - The stroke ward. - Things that may lead to a stroke. - Swallowing after a stroke. - The rehabilitation team. - How life changes after a stroke. - Getting home. - The visit home. - Discharge home. - Leaving the hospital. - The effecto of a stroke on familites. - Support groups. - How am I doing now? - Glossary of terms. - How family and friends can help. - Professional organisations. - Voluntary organisations and information.
Summary: "Fred invites readers to learn about what it is like to have a stroke, helping them to understand the challenges he faces and the ways in which people who have had a stroke might have to adapt their lifestyles. He also gives advice on how to offer support to someone who has had a stroke, from diagnosis through to rehabilitation." - BOOK JACKET
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Introduction. - Introducing Fred who has had a stroke. - My stroke. - What is a stroke? - Medicines for stroke. - What happens in our brains? - Areas of the brain. - The stroke ward. - Things that may lead to a stroke. - Swallowing after a stroke. - The rehabilitation team. - How life changes after a stroke. - Getting home. - The visit home. - Discharge home. - Leaving the hospital. - The effecto of a stroke on familites. - Support groups. - How am I doing now? - Glossary of terms. - How family and friends can help. - Professional organisations. - Voluntary organisations and information.

"Fred invites readers to learn about what it is like to have a stroke, helping them to understand the challenges he faces and the ways in which people who have had a stroke might have to adapt their lifestyles. He also gives advice on how to offer support to someone who has had a stroke, from diagnosis through to rehabilitation." - BOOK JACKET

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