Life After Stroke

Life after stroke

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Our Life After Stroke book and video resources help with the journey after stroke.

 

‘Life After Stroke’ is a comprehensive and acclaimed book produced by the Stroke Foundation to guide stroke survivors and their families, carers and friends through their journey after stroke.

Each section of ‘Life After Stroke’ can be opened as files and read on your computer or tablet device, provided it can open PDF format documents. You can also download the whole book as a PDF here.

Scroll down for useful videos about how to tackle everyday tasks after a stroke, as well as some inspiring stories. These videos accompany the handbook ‘Life After Stroke’ and contain the complete contents of ‘Life After Stroke’ and ‘Life After Stroke: four inspirational stories of Maori and Pacific People’.

 

Section 1 - The First Week: first questions

First questions

How a stroke happens

What puts people at risk of stroke?

The hospital team

Assessment and tests

Treatment

The hospital stay

 

Section 2 - The Effects of Stroke

Effects

Perception

Communication

Mood, behaviour and personality changes

Vision

Physical control

Complications after a stroke

 

Section 3 - The Rehabilitation Experience

What rehabilitation means

Therapy

Feelings about the stroke

Stroke and the family/whanau

From hospital to home

Stress

Tiredness and restlessness

Depression

Frustration

Problem solving

Relationships

Goals

Independence

Organising the day

Returning to work

Life after stroke for caregivers

Stroke in younger people

 

Section 4 - Facts and Further Reference

Driving after a stroke

Stroke clubs

Helping to prevent stroke

Eating for health

Assistance

Further Information about Stroke

Glossary

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Life After Stroke - Part 1: Understanding a Stroke

 

Life After Stroke - Part 2: Rehabilitation Following Stroke

 

Life After Stroke - Part 3: Returning to the Community

 

Life After Stroke - Part 4: Life After Stroke for Caregivers

 

Life After Stroke - Maori Stories - Richie's Story

 

Life After Stroke - Maori Stories - Rose's Story

 

Life After Stroke - Pacific Stories - David's Story

 

Life After Stroke - Pacific Stories - Norry's Story

 

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Video resources from around the world

The links below will take you to a range of videos about stroke recovery and rehabilitation from around the world.

Stroke victory 1

Stroke victory 2

Stroke victory 3

Teenage stroke: Sarah Scott 1

Teenage stroke: Sarah Scott 2

Teenage stroke: Sarah Scott 3

Sarah and Jack – teenage stroke survivors

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