The Stroke Book: A Guide to Life After Stroke for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them Contributor(s): Biermann, June (Author), Toohey, Barbara (Author) |
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ISBN: 1585423742 ISBN-13: 9781585423743 Publisher: Tarcherperigee OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Former stroke victim June Biermann and her coauthor and caregiver Barbara Toohey offer a sensitive and essential guide to the latest developments in stroke therapy; tips for creating a smart nutritional plan post-stroke; and information on managing complex rehabilitation needs. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain) - Health & Fitness | Reference |
Dewey: 616.810 |
LCCN: 2004058020 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.55 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |