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Author Stein, Joel, 1961-

Title Stroke and the family : a new guide / Joel Stein.

Publication Info. Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2004.

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Location Call No. Status
 Granby, Main Library - Adult  362.1968 STE    Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.19681 S819S    Check Shelf
Description 272 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Series The Harvard University Press family health guides
Harvard University Press family health guides.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents What is a stroke? -- Finding the cause of a stroke -- Stroke prevention -- How the brain works -- Medical complications after a stroke -- Recovery and rehabilitation -- Stroke in the young and the old -- Impact on marriage and relationships -- Impact on children and family -- Reutrn to work and leisure activities -- Weakness after stroke -- Loss of sensation or vision -- Problems with memory and thinking -- Emotional and personality changes -- Communication difficulties -- Swallowing difficulties -- Pain and muscle spasms -- Equipment and home environment -- Nontraditional treatments -- Understanding clinical research.
Subject Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- Family relationships.
Stroke -- Popular Works.
Cerebrovascular Disorders -- Popular Works.
Family Relations -- Popular Works.
ISBN 0674015134 cloth alkaline paper
9780674015135 cloth alkaline paper
067401667X paperback alkaline paper
9780674016675 paperback alkaline paper
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