A guide for patients and their families fifth edition. D jill bolte taylor was performing research and teaching young professionals about the human brain at harvard medical school when, at age thirtyseven, she suffered a massive stroke. Limited availability one per customer please read above. For rights to my stroke of insight, please contact ellen stiefler by email.
Living inside a stroke he explores that question in depth from his perspective as a stroke survivor. Understanding stroke a guide for stroke survivors and. A guide for health care providers and organizations to facilitate client referral to communitybased programs post stroke most program goals to learn and practice a selfmanagement approach to life after a stroke, in order to. Stroke and other forms of brain injury can happen to anyone, anytime.
And finally i want to thank everyone who attended the croydon stroke support group for being so generous with their thoughts, and so welcoming of a stranger. The level of seriousness and permanence of this disability will depend on which part of the. Caphis, medical library associationthis is an extremely. Much like a traumatic brain injury, a stroke doesnt just occur to an individual, the. Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability and is of increasing importance within ageing populations. The first two deal with the basics of what causes a stroke, the second two parts deal with rehabilitation. We were recently sent the book rebuilding your life after stroke, this resource is published by jessica kingsley and the description on their website states. Burkman lays out detailed information about rehabilitation. It includes primary prevention and management of risk factors for stroke and secondary prevention including pharmaceutical, lifestyle and surgical intervention. It focuses on patient managementfrom stroke prevention through acute stroke management, through chronic careand offers howto guidance on implementing diagnostic and treatment protocols. L s 4 living with stroke stroke prevention people who have had a stroke are at a 43% higher risk of a second stroke.
Kate ryan is a stroke survivor and habilitation professional. A story of stroke survival is a heartwarming story that helps young children and their families learn what to do if someone they love has a stroke the main character of this fictional book is a little boy whose grandpa has a stroke. This book is a unique source of practical information for frontline providers of care for stroke patients. For press inquiries, please contact elizabeth keenan, at elizabeth. Common stroke disabilities problems relating to paralysis or movement problems with speech or understanding language thinking and memory difficulties sensory disturbances. However, if you read it cover to cover, youll be a stroke recovery expert by the end. But the perspective of the soul can help a lot with the little things, and it is my hope that youll be able to take from this book some joy in being still here. It is an excellent quickreference book for those with pressing questions about stroke and stroke recovery. Stroke is a devastating condition that affects millions of people around the world each year. Stroke, the fourth volume in a series sponsored by the american academy of neurology, was written for both stroke survivors and.
Selim and torbey have provided an excellent introductory book that overviews all of the burgeoning aspects of cerebrovascular medicine in a comprehensive but easily understood manner. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. After a stroke, a scientist studies herself neurological researcher jill bolte taylor suffered a stroke 12 years ago. Immediately download the stroke summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching stroke. Poems about stroke at the worlds largest poetry site. This book describes the various physical manifestation of stroke e. If you or a loved one had a stroke, you are probably looking for as much information as possible to help you better understand and cope with the situation. This book covers stroke prevention, management and recovery in nine clear and illustrated chapters. Based on the latest concepts in neuroscience, it shares a variety of contemporary techniques that are currently limited in their availability, especially in the public sector. The stroke rehab handbook is a blueprint for putting together a comprehensive homebased stroke rehabilitation routine. In the last decade, marverel loper has suffered three strokes, the most recent of which was in october. Kate ryan is a stroke survivor and habilitation professional who had a stroke at ten years old, resulting in permanent leftside paralysis. Join a stroke support group or if there is not one then start your own.
Dont delay stroke is a medical emergency, so call 911 if you or someone else has stroke symptoms. The 68 week program will help you gain confidence to manage the challenges of living with stroke, and to meet others going through a similar journey. The level of seriousness and permanence of this disability will depend on which part of the brain has been injured and how severely it has been affected. Burkman helps readers understand the various kinds of strokes and how they can affect body functioning. Senelick does a stellar job of providing a very comprehensive and easytounderstand resource on living with a stroke. A selection of the american stroke associations 2009 annual summer reading listthe subjects covered in detail in this book are not commonly found in other consumer health books on the subject of stroke.
The book is intended to be limited in depth, while comprehensive in its. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 685k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Stroke doesnt happen just to an individual, it happens to families, friends, and loved ones. If you go to alcoholics anonymous you want to meet someone who has been 40 years sober. Stroke book online nashville, tn business information. Stroke in young adults a resource for patients and families. As he shares his experience, children learn what a stroke is. If you go to a stroke support group you are likely to meet people who have recovered. Questions to ask your doctor about stroke if youve had a stroke, here are some key. Living independently with one arm is an essential guide for anyone overcoming a stroke, people with shoulder, arm or hand injury and pain, carers, health professionals and community groups. Buy the stroke book 2 by edited by michel torbey, magdy selim isbn. If you are looking for basic stroke education this is a book for.
Highly recommended for both survivors and caregivers. This brand new title in the abc series covers the entire patient journey, from prevention through to longterm support. The stroke book has been produced to provide all healthcare professionals caring for stroke patients with a straightforward, concise, and practical reference to help them with management decisions. This book will show you what your brain is capable of and inspire you to tap into your potential. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A stroke of misfortune john greenridge paperback, 2010, authorhouse uk this book is written by the husband and carer of a stroke survivor.
Here are links to help, support, advice, and community. Your treatment will depend on the type of stroke you have, how serious it was, your age and general health, and how soon you arrive at the hospital. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Stroke doesnt happen just to an individual, it happens to famili. Books written from personal experience also see some of the titles listed under rehabilitation and selfhelp. Both healthsouth and the american stroke association have long known this encompassing of stroke its pain, its emotional damage, its debilitating after effects not only on the survivors, but the loved ones in. Each chapter includes a bulleted list of key learning points. Since then she has had to relearn some of lifes basic skills.
Make health behaviour changes learn to better manage the daily challenges of living. Read more get a free copy of your stroke journey book. There are an estimated 4,800,000 stroke survivors living today and about 700,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. Here, stroke patients and their families, friends, and caregivers can find the newest facts and figures on cutting edge of neural plasticity, constraint therapy, and more. Learn how to write a poem about stroke and share it. Jill bolte taylor as one of the most useful due to the fact book gives a firsthand account associated with author that has experienced and observed swing as she went through th. The fifth edition of living with stroke updates this highly popular guide for patients and families. The effects of stroke on stroke survivors are profound and cannot adequately be understood from a single approach or point of view. By lin wisman living with stroke by richard c senelick, m. But the brain often starts working again after a few days, and the person with the stroke might feel much better. Hi personally, i give consideration to \my stroke of insight\ by dr. Recently, a friend said to me, youre more human since the stroke than you were before.
A brain scientists personal journey by jill bolte taylor, ph. Some stroke survivors may experience a disability following stroke. Stroke is one of the most common disabling medical conditions, and has wideranging economic, social, and psychological effects. Use of qualitative study, in addition to quantitative research. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Each section of life after stroke can be opened as files and read on your computer or tablet device, provided it can open pdf format documents. This book is the onestopshop for everything strokerelated.
It is a very beneficial guide for patients, familiescaregivers, and medical professionals alike. Finding this information has become a reassuring reality in this newest edition of living with stroke. Life after stroke is a comprehensive and acclaimed book produced by the stroke foundation to guide stroke survivors and their families, carers and friends through their journey after stroke. Kate had a stroke at ten years old resulting in permanent left side paralysis. This book has been shaped by the experiences of the lecturers most of them also leading authors for our chapters and the feedback of our students during several runs of this course. The physical effects of a stroke are often the most obvious, and hospitals can offer medication and therapy to help alleviate them. The stroke rehab guide is a comprehensive manual with exercises, resources and information that can be used immediately.
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