The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families

by Kip Burkman, Bob Hoganmiller (Illustrator), David Jenkins (Photographer)

Are You Recovering from a Stroke?
 
If you or someone you love has had a stroke, you are probably frightened and worried. And, you’re filled with questions. What can be expected in recovery? How much rehabilitation will be needed?
 
No health professional can predict the exact outcome of a stroke. Still, research shows that patients tend to do better when they have supportive families and friends. Learning the basics about stroke and rehabilitation can help families provide a stronger support system as well as reduce their fears of the unknown.
 
Author Kip Burkman, M.D., is a rehabilitation physician who has worked with thousands of stroke patients and families. He understands what families go through when a loved one has a stroke, and he offers answers to many of your questions.
 
Among the topics Dr. Burkman covers:
 
•  How strokes occur—what happens in the brain
•  Major types of strokes and effects
•  Cognitive changes—personality, emotions, intellect, behavior
•  Speech and language impairments
•  Weakness in limbs
•  Swallowing problems
•  Recover and rehabilitation—what to expect
•  Stroke prevention—reducing your risk of stroke
 
A quick reference book to help you cope with the effects of stroke!

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

172 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comprehensive look at the impact of stroke on patients and family members.

[Kat · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book fairly quickly skipping the parts that did not apply to me. I feel kind of indifferent about it. I had a stroke 12 years ago when I was 12 years old so a lot of this stuff was not new to me. At the same time however I felt like it was a little too much for someone that just had a stroke yet barely scratched the surface for someone recovering from a stroke. By this I mean it touched on so many different topics that it could be overwhelming to a new caregiver or survivor yet it did not go into detail about how to actually get better after stroke. It was sort of like the basics of what you might expect after a stroke

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and concise. Short paragraphs focus the text. Clear large typeface, with illustrations throughout to add context to the text. Wide format keeps the mind on task without extensive line breaks to add confusion. Short format and paperback cover keep the weight down. The person who designed this understands stroke.

So it says a lot that my mom couldn't get through it.

[Alana Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative for both patient & caregiver

As a recent stroke survivor, who has still not seen a neurologist 6+ weeks post- stroke, I found this book to be very informative. I learned more from this book that my PCP could have ever told me. A must-read for anyone who has experienced a stroke or their caregiver(s).