Stroke Book A Guide to Life after Stroke for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them

Name: Stroke Book A Guide to Life after Stroke for Survivors and Those Who Care for Them
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ISBN: 9781585423743

ISBN-10: 1585423742

ISBN-13: 9781585423743

Edition: 2004

Authors: Barbara Toohey, June Biermann

List price: $16.95

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An indispensable guide for victims of stroke and their caregivers, from the authors of The Diabetic's Total Health and Happiness Book. 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. June Biermann, a former stroke victim herself, and her coauthor-and caregiver -Barbara Toohey offer a sensitive and essential guide for sufferers and those who care for them. The Stroke Bookprovides readers with: - analyses of the latest developments in stroke therapy; - tips for creating a smart nutritional plan post-stroke; - information on managing…

Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 3/3/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Foreword



Barbara's introduction : the woman who has everything


June's introduction : a stroke most dolorous



The science of strokes



After the stroke



Recovery



The pursuit of happiness



Caregiving for a strokee : the nuts and bolts



Taking care of the caregiver



The business of caregiving for a strokee



Other people's strokes


Ever after : epilogue



Books about other people's stroke experiences



Stroke organizations