Stroke at Your Fingertips

Stroke at Your Fingertips

by Gillian Clarke (Editor), Bridget Penhale (Author), Anthony Rudd (Author), Anthony Rudd (Author), Gillian Clarke (Editor), Bridget Penhale (Author), Jane Taylor (Illustrator), Penny Irwin (Author)

Synopsis

A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age.Written by three experts, this inspiring book guides you and your family through all the stages of recovery. As well as providing clear explainations of the medical processes, tests, and treatments, Stroke at your fingertips covers all aspects of life after stroke; from personal care and mobility, to holidays, money and relationships. This book guides you through the recovery process, offering you positive strategies to regain mobility and strength and gives you practical, honest advice on how to carry on with everyday life. In addition, it recognises that the whole family is affected, and talks about relationships and changing roles and tackles the questions you may feel uneasy about asking your doctor.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 264
Publisher: Class Publishing Ltd
Published: 30 Aug 2000

ISBN 10: 1872362982
ISBN 13: 9781872362984

Media Reviews
'An excellent and long overdue book which will be of interest not only to stroke survivors and their carers but also to healthcare professionals of all disciplines. It is not too technical and explains things simply without being patronising.' - Donal O'Kelly, Director, Different Strokes. 'It's a good read, covering all of the usual questions people ask. Congratulations to the authors.' - Eoin M Redahan, Director of Public Relations, The Stroke Association.
Author Bio
Dr Anthony Rudd MA MB BChir FRCP is Consultant Stroke Physician at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London. Penny Irwin RGN MSc is Co-ordinator of the Stroke Programme at the Royal College of Physicians, London. Bridget Penhale MSc CQSW is Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Hull, and has a special interest in stroke.