Stroke: The complete guide to recovery and rehabilitation (Thorsons health series) - Softcover

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Laura Swaffield has won many awards for medical journalism and writes for Nursing Times and Therapy Weekly.

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'STROKE' Laura Swaffield
A complete guide to recovery and rehabilitation

This guide is packed with information to help you cope with the emotional and practical aspects of caring for someone who has had a stroke and maximise the chances of a complete recovery. Its unique workbook sections build up into a personal action plan which identifies your special needs – and ways to meet them.

Laura Swaffield clearly explains:
• The effects of a stroke
• Factors which help recovery
• Practical tips for coping in the early stages
• How to help restore movement and speech
• Games and exercises to help recovery
• Looking after your own emotions
• Making life as normal as possible
• Sources of advice and support including financial

Laura Swaffield has won many awards for medical journalism and writes for the 'Nursing Times' and 'Therapy Weekly.'

“This book will serve as valuable reference work and make fascinating reading for concerned carers who wish to go deeply into the subject.”
SIR DAVID ATKINSON, 'The Chest, Heart and Stroke Association'

“There simply isn’t space here to do this book justice.”
NURSING TIMES