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

by Lisa Taylor, Swee Hong Chia, Katie Stanton (Illustrator)

Overview

Meet Fred - a man who has had a stroke. Fred invites readers to learn about what it is like to have a stroke from his perspective, helping them to understand the challenges faced by someone who has had a stroke and the ways in which they might have to adapt their lifestyle. He also gives advice on how to offer support to someone who has had a stroke, from diagnosis through to rehabilitation.

With illustrations throughout, this useful book will be ideal for anyone who knows someone who has had a stroke, from child to adult. It will help readers to understand and explain what a stroke is and encourage open discussion among family members, carers and friends.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857009135
Publisher:	Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Publication date:	08/21/2014
Series:	Can I tell you about...?
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	7 - 18 Years

About the Author

Dr Lisa Taylor and Swee Hong Chia are both lecturers in Occupational Therapy at the University of East Anglia, UK. Lisa has extensive experience in the field of neurological rehabilitation. She has formulated and evaluated a treatment programme for individuals who have experienced visual problems following a stroke. Swee has publications within the area of perceptual difficulties. Katie Stanton is a Bristol-based illustrator who studied Contemporary Art at the University of Huddersfield.
Dr Lisa Taylor is a lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of East Anglia, UK. Lisa has extensive experience in the field of neurological rehabilitation. She has formulated and evaluated a treatment programme for individuals who have experienced visual problems following a stroke.
Swee Hong Chia is a lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of East Anglia, UK. He has extensive experience of teaching the theoretical aspects of groups and using groups to maintain or facilitate change with people of all ages who have developmental disabilities and cognitive difficulties. Swee also has publications within the area of perceptual difficulties.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. My Stroke. 2. What is a stroke?. 3. Medicines for stroke. 4. What happens in our brain?. 5. Areas of the brain. 6. The stroke ward. 7. Things that may lead to a stroke. 8. Swallowing after a stroke. 9. Rehabilitation. 10. How life changes after a stroke. 11. Getting home. 12. The visit home. 13. Discharge home. 14. Leaving the hospital. 15. The effect of a stroke on families. 16. Support groups after stroke. 17. How am I doing now?. 18. Glossary of terms. 19. How family and friends can help. 20. Professional organisations. 21. Voluntary organisations and information.

Editorial Reviews

Stroke can be a terrifying experience for both the patient and the family. This wonderful little book explains everything clearly and will I am sure both educate and reassure families who have to live through a very difficult experience.

Tony Rudd CBE

This is a wonderful book which tells the story of Granddad Fred and his stroke. It provides a child-friendly explanation of a complicated condition with unfamiliar problems in very simple terms, which may be useful for adults as well. The book treats the topic with sensitivity and warmth. It explains the 'FAST' campaign and underlines the importance of getting someone with a suspected stroke to hospital very quickly. It also explains why the stroke may have happened, the problems Granddad has afterwards and the professionals who help him and Joan with rehabilitation. The illustrations bring Granddad Fred and his stroke to life.

Professor Avril Drummond

A most useful book for families and friends of all those who love and care for stroke sufferers, with a positive and realistic approach.

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