Living with Stroke: A Guide for Families

by Richard C. Senelick and Karla Dougherty

Book Overview

Written for stroke patients and their families, friends, and caregivers, Living with Stroke explains what stroke is--its causes, risk factors and symptoms--and offers expert advice on understanding,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891525107
• ISBN13: 9781891525100
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Health South Press
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The most helpful and informative book following a stroke

I bought this book while my husband was still in the hospital after having a stroke. I could not put the book down, as it was so informative. It helped me understand why, how and what next to do for him.

great resource!

this book has been fantastic for helping families and other caregivers of individuals who have suffered a stroke! this book hadn't been written back when my own father suffered his strokes. i really wish that it had been - it would have been of immense help to my own family. now, i am fortunate to be able to recommend it and lend it to families, who all find it to be well written, easy to read and understand, and full of helpful and practical advice in dealing with our loved one, protecting them, and helping us to communicate more clearly and cope more effectively. an excellent contribution to the field!

Start with this book - it should be in every ER waiting room

Recently, my 31 year old, pregnant sister had an emergency c-section and then had complications that resulted in her suffering TWO strokes. Doctors would not tell us anything, no one could even tell us what they thought would happen with her. Luckily I found this book. This is a primer for strokes -- it gives everything from a lesson on how the brain works to how a rehabilitation program is put together, to how to cope emotionally as a caregiver. It is a quick read, chock full of substantial information, clear and well-written. You don't have to read straight through: it is well indexed and has a clear table of contents so you can get to the information you need most quickly. The most valuable part of the book is the glossary of terms that helps you navigate the medical-speak you are going to hear. Start with this book and you'll be equipped with solid information and understanding. This book was a godsend in a time of crisis.

This was the only book which really helped explain it!

As a stroke survivor, I can honestly say that this is the one to own. It explains your stroke to both you and your family in laymen's terms, yet never speaks down to you or leaves you feeling hopeless. A must for the stroke survivor and his/her family.