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Get Healthy @ the Library

Get Healthy @ the Library

Daily Life with Stroke

Introduction to Stroke
Treatment & Therapy for Stroke
More Information
Books & More
Reference by Appointment

Self-management and Practical Aspects
Life After Stroke: Survivor and Caregiver
National Stroke Association - Addresses common concerns for patient and family.

Eating Well after a Stroke

Cleveland Clinic - Dietary hints for health.

Tips from the Experts

American Stroke Association - Tips for daily living.

Tips for Dressing

American Stroke Association - Suggestions for making dressing easier.

Rehabilitation After Stroke

Cleveland Clinic - Steps toward total rehabilitation.

Recovery Factsheets

National Stroke Association - Extensive compilation of factsheets on managing recovery after a stroke.

Emotional & Social Aspects
Understanding Brain Injury: A Guide for the Family (PDF)
Mayo Clinic - A comprehensive guide.

Stroke Effects Include Emotions

American Stroke Association - An examination of the effect of stroke on emotions.

Family Adjustment to Aphasia

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Coping strategies for patients with diminished communication abilities and their families.

Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder (IEED)

National Stroke Association - An explanation of the medical condition that causes sudden and unpredictable episodes of crying, laughing, or other emotional displays.

Caregiving & Caregivers

Tips for Caregivers
Cleveland Clinic - A how-to tip sheet for supporting the patient.

Been There, Done That - Tips for Caregivers

American Stroke Association - Effective ideas to help caregivers.

When You Need a Break

American Stroke Association - Recognizing when caregivers need time for themselves.

Caregiving: Adult Transportation

Cleveland Clinic - Planning for changes in driving .

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services - Describes services available to caregivers.

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