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The book explores a broad range of issues experienced by stroke survivors, from the very practical considerations of managing financial security and understanding medical approaches and terminology to the more personal challenges of coming to terms with a new sense of vulnerability and dealing with the attitudes of friends and family.
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The book explores a broad range of issues experienced by stroke survivors, from the very practical considerations of managing financial security and understanding medical approaches and terminology to the more personal challenges of coming to terms with a new sense of vulnerability and dealing with the attitudes of friends and family.
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- Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Seitenzahl: 256
- Erscheinungstermin: 18. Januar 2006
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 235mm x 156mm x 19mm
- Gewicht: 433g
- ISBN-13: 9781843104100
- ISBN-10: 1843104105
- Artikelnr.: 21579091
- Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Seitenzahl: 256
- Erscheinungstermin: 18. Januar 2006
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 235mm x 156mm x 19mm
- Gewicht: 433g
- ISBN-13: 9781843104100
- ISBN-10: 1843104105
- Artikelnr.: 21579091
Andy McCann held the position of Assistant Headteacher at a secondary school in South Wales when he suffered his stroke. In addition to teaching physical education, he has competed internationally in karate and taught self-defence for many years. In 2002, he was awarded `Master Instructor of the Year' by an International Martial Arts Academy and was given an award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to martial arts in the UK. Since his stroke he has retired from teaching and is training as a clinical hypnotherapist and life coach. He lives in Cardiff, Wales, with his partner Anne.
Forewords by Robin Sieger and The Stroke Association. Introduction. Section
1: My Stroke. Stroke in context. My stroke in context. The first few days.
The brain scan and confirmation of stroke. Religion finds me! Some tests to
establish the cause. Meeting the Stroke Nurse. Returning home. Making
progress at home. Lessons in psychology. Dogs and more therapy. Walking a
new path. Section 2: What is a Stroke? An Introduction to Neuroscience. A
route through the maze of information. What is a stroke? The brain - basic
neuro-anatomy for the lay person. The blood supply to the brain -basic
vessel anatomy for the lay person. A physiological warning of stroke
-Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). The onset of stroke. Why stroke occurs.
The effects of stroke. How an individual can be affected having survived a
stroke. The prognosis following stroke. Section 3: A Toolkit for Recovery
and Prevention. Players to the game. What is the players to the game
approach? Can alternative and complimentary therapies be used as players?
How can the value of each player be assessed? The players I used. Other
players. Section 4: Stroke Statistics. Using statistics. A global
perspective. Australia. Canada. Europe. New Zealand. Southern Africa.
United Kingdom. United States. Stroke warning statistics. Age related
statistics. Gender related statistics. Ethically related statistics. Health
and lifestyle related stroke related statistics. Funding and cost
implications. Random facts. The future. Section 5: Financial Matters.
Financial worries - an unavoidable situation in life. State benefits.
Employment statutory sick pay (ESSP). Incapacity benefit. Private policies.
Critical illness. Holiday Insurance. Planning ahead. Returning to work.
Conclusion. A final word from Anne.
1: My Stroke. Stroke in context. My stroke in context. The first few days.
The brain scan and confirmation of stroke. Religion finds me! Some tests to
establish the cause. Meeting the Stroke Nurse. Returning home. Making
progress at home. Lessons in psychology. Dogs and more therapy. Walking a
new path. Section 2: What is a Stroke? An Introduction to Neuroscience. A
route through the maze of information. What is a stroke? The brain - basic
neuro-anatomy for the lay person. The blood supply to the brain -basic
vessel anatomy for the lay person. A physiological warning of stroke
-Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). The onset of stroke. Why stroke occurs.
The effects of stroke. How an individual can be affected having survived a
stroke. The prognosis following stroke. Section 3: A Toolkit for Recovery
and Prevention. Players to the game. What is the players to the game
approach? Can alternative and complimentary therapies be used as players?
How can the value of each player be assessed? The players I used. Other
players. Section 4: Stroke Statistics. Using statistics. A global
perspective. Australia. Canada. Europe. New Zealand. Southern Africa.
United Kingdom. United States. Stroke warning statistics. Age related
statistics. Gender related statistics. Ethically related statistics. Health
and lifestyle related stroke related statistics. Funding and cost
implications. Random facts. The future. Section 5: Financial Matters.
Financial worries - an unavoidable situation in life. State benefits.
Employment statutory sick pay (ESSP). Incapacity benefit. Private policies.
Critical illness. Holiday Insurance. Planning ahead. Returning to work.
Conclusion. A final word from Anne.
Forewords by Robin Sieger and The Stroke Association. Introduction. Section
1: My Stroke. Stroke in context. My stroke in context. The first few days.
The brain scan and confirmation of stroke. Religion finds me! Some tests to
establish the cause. Meeting the Stroke Nurse. Returning home. Making
progress at home. Lessons in psychology. Dogs and more therapy. Walking a
new path. Section 2: What is a Stroke? An Introduction to Neuroscience. A
route through the maze of information. What is a stroke? The brain - basic
neuro-anatomy for the lay person. The blood supply to the brain -basic
vessel anatomy for the lay person. A physiological warning of stroke
-Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). The onset of stroke. Why stroke occurs.
The effects of stroke. How an individual can be affected having survived a
stroke. The prognosis following stroke. Section 3: A Toolkit for Recovery
and Prevention. Players to the game. What is the players to the game
approach? Can alternative and complimentary therapies be used as players?
How can the value of each player be assessed? The players I used. Other
players. Section 4: Stroke Statistics. Using statistics. A global
perspective. Australia. Canada. Europe. New Zealand. Southern Africa.
United Kingdom. United States. Stroke warning statistics. Age related
statistics. Gender related statistics. Ethically related statistics. Health
and lifestyle related stroke related statistics. Funding and cost
implications. Random facts. The future. Section 5: Financial Matters.
Financial worries - an unavoidable situation in life. State benefits.
Employment statutory sick pay (ESSP). Incapacity benefit. Private policies.
Critical illness. Holiday Insurance. Planning ahead. Returning to work.
Conclusion. A final word from Anne.
1: My Stroke. Stroke in context. My stroke in context. The first few days.
The brain scan and confirmation of stroke. Religion finds me! Some tests to
establish the cause. Meeting the Stroke Nurse. Returning home. Making
progress at home. Lessons in psychology. Dogs and more therapy. Walking a
new path. Section 2: What is a Stroke? An Introduction to Neuroscience. A
route through the maze of information. What is a stroke? The brain - basic
neuro-anatomy for the lay person. The blood supply to the brain -basic
vessel anatomy for the lay person. A physiological warning of stroke
-Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). The onset of stroke. Why stroke occurs.
The effects of stroke. How an individual can be affected having survived a
stroke. The prognosis following stroke. Section 3: A Toolkit for Recovery
and Prevention. Players to the game. What is the players to the game
approach? Can alternative and complimentary therapies be used as players?
How can the value of each player be assessed? The players I used. Other
players. Section 4: Stroke Statistics. Using statistics. A global
perspective. Australia. Canada. Europe. New Zealand. Southern Africa.
United Kingdom. United States. Stroke warning statistics. Age related
statistics. Gender related statistics. Ethically related statistics. Health
and lifestyle related stroke related statistics. Funding and cost
implications. Random facts. The future. Section 5: Financial Matters.
Financial worries - an unavoidable situation in life. State benefits.
Employment statutory sick pay (ESSP). Incapacity benefit. Private policies.
Critical illness. Holiday Insurance. Planning ahead. Returning to work.
Conclusion. A final word from Anne.