Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - An Introduction To Life After Stroke...................................................4
Who This Guide Is For................................................................................................6
How To Use This Guide..............................................................................................7
Chapter 2 - Immediate Aftereffects Of Stroke......................................................10
Most Common Effects Following Stroke................................................................10
Statistics On Life After Stroke..................................................................................13
Goal Setting Following A Stroke..............................................................................14
What We Learned......................................................................................................18
Chapter 3 - Rehabilitation..........................................................................................19
Your Mental Health....................................................................................................19
Treating Physical Symptoms of Stroke...................................................................21
Spasticity and Muscle Pain...................................................................................22
ITB Therapy.............................................................................................................23
Rehabilitation For Communication..........................................................................23
General Management Tips For Recovery..............................................................25
Individual Approach To Rehabilitation....................................................................28
What We Learned......................................................................................................30
Chapter 4 - voiding Future Strokes.........................................................................32
Dietary Changes.........................................................................................................32
Recognize Stroke Risk Factors................................................................................33
What We Learned......................................................................................................36
Chapter 5 - Friends, Caregivers and Family.........................................................37
Finding Support..........................................................................................................37
Communication and Family Roles...........................................................................38
What We Learned......................................................................................................40
Chapter 6 - Hope For The Future.............................................................................42
Stroke Resources........................................................................................................44