The Stroke Book: A Guide to Life After Stroke for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them

By June Biermann and Barbara Toohey

Book Overview

An indispensable, sensitive guide for stroke sufferers and those who care for them According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, an American suffers a stroke every forty-five seconds. More than 700,000 Americans each year find themselves struggling to recover from this affliction--and many hundreds of thousands more are there to help them mend. June Biermann, a stroke survivor, and her coauthor--and caregiver--Barbara Toohey, authors of the bestselling Diabetic's Total Health and Happiness Book , offer this essential source for those recovering from a stroke and those providing them with support. The Stroke Book offers readers: - Clear explanations of the science of this often misunderstood condition - Information on what to expect at the hospital and in rehabilitation - Analyses of encouraging new developments in stroke therapy, including basic and alternative therapies, and traditional and cutting-edge medications - Advice on coping with complex rehabilitation needs, including adjustments for nutrition, mobility, and everyday living, and on understanding after-stroke emotional and cognitive changes - Suggestions for preventing future strokes - Information on how people recovering from a stroke can reclaim their independence and quality of life--and how caregivers can manage their own stresses and sorrows - Heartening words on keeping hope alive with patience and fortitude, and the curative power of humor - Inspiring stories of the stroke and recovery experiences of well-known individuals With stroke now the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, Biermann and Toohey's optimistic, user-friendly guide to living well after an attack is a vital tool for recovery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585423742
• ISBN13: 9781585423743
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Tarcher
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

The Stroke Book

After my father had a stroke, we got little help from doctors and nurses about what to do. They saved him, but we wanted to know more about what to expect. My mother and I found this book a great resource to learn about what happened and what we could look forward to...both negative and positive. It is written by two women, one is the stroke survivor and one is the caregiver. They have first hand experience with great advice about how to care for a stroke survivor. The Stroke Book provides website resources and suggestions on how to cope with inspiring stories that give both the caregiver and stroke survivor hope and encouragement. Definitely a must read in order to be more informed and ready to help your loved one.