The Caregiver's Guide to Stroke Recovery : : Practical Advice for Caring for you and Your Loved one
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Understanding stroke -- Caring from someone recovering from a stroke -- Caring for yourself -- Resources -- References -- Index.
"Learn to care of you and your loved one after a stroke. A stroke changes the lives of everyone in the family. Becoming a caregiver for a stroke patient means increased responsibilities, hard decisions, and new emotional stresses--especially when the patient is a loved one. This book will help you through these challenging times with knowledge, compassionate guidance, and reaffirming anecdotes. It includes support about topics such as medications and treatments, financial and legal decisions, and work-life balance. Understanding stroke. Discover the signs and symptoms of a stroke, explained in layperson's terms, as well as the steps to prevent a stroke from occurring. Care and recovery. Get helpful advice to restore the best health and function possible and be an advocate for a stroke patient with doctors and their support team. Caring for yourself. Find practical tips, guidance, and resources for supporting a caregiver's mental and physical health -- which are just as important as patient recovery" -- Back cover.
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PUBLISHED
Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2021]
Year Published: 2021
Description: ix, 176 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781648765773
1648765777
SUBJECTS
Cerebrovascular disease.
Cerebrovascular disease -- Rehabilitation.
Cerebrovascular disease -- Family relationships.
Caregivers.