Dr Lisa Taylor and Swee Hong Chia are both lecturers in Occupational Therapy at the University of East Anglia, UK. Lisa has extensive experience in the field of neurological rehabilitation. She has formulated and evaluated a treatment programme for individuals who have experienced visual problems following a stroke. Swee has publications within the area of perceptual difficulties. Katie Stanton is a Bristol-based illustrator who studied Contemporary Art at the University of Huddersfield.

A most useful book for families and friends of all those who love and care for stroke sufferers, with a positive and realistic approach.

• Introduction. 1. My Stroke. 2. What is a stroke?. 3. Medicines for stroke. 4. What happens in our brain?. 5. Areas of the brain. 6. The stroke ward. 7. Things that may lead to a stroke. 8. Swallowing after a stroke. 9. Rehabilitation. 10. How life changes after a stroke. 11. Getting home. 12. The visit home. 13. Discharge home. 14. Leaving the hospital. 15. The effect of a stroke on families. 16. Support groups after stroke. 17. How am I doing now?. 18. Glossary of terms. 19. How family and friends can help. 20. Professional organisations. 21. Voluntary organisations and information.

Dr Lisa Taylor and Swee Hong Chia are both lecturers in Occupational Therapy at the University of East Anglia, UK. Lisa has extensive experience in the field of neurological rehabilitation. She has formulated and evaluated a treatment programme for individuals who have experienced visual problems following a stroke. Swee has publications within the area of perceptual difficulties. Katie Stanton is a Bristol-based illustrator who studied Contemporary Art at the University of Huddersfield.

A most useful book for families and friends of all those who love and care for stroke sufferers, with a positive and realistic approach.

• Introduction. 1. My Stroke. 2. What is a stroke?. 3. Medicines for stroke. 4. What happens in our brain?. 5. Areas of the brain. 6. The stroke ward. 7. Things that may lead to a stroke. 8. Swallowing after a stroke. 9. Rehabilitation. 10. How life changes after a stroke. 11. Getting home. 12. The visit home. 13. Discharge home. 14. Leaving the hospital. 15. The effect of a stroke on families. 16. Support groups after stroke. 17. How am I doing now?. 18. Glossary of terms. 19. How family and friends can help. 20. Professional organisations. 21. Voluntary organisations and information.

Dr Lisa Taylor and Swee Hong Chia are both lecturers in Occupational Therapy at the University of East Anglia, UK. Lisa has extensive experience in the field of neurological rehabilitation. She has formulated and evaluated a treatment programme for individuals who have experienced visual problems following a stroke. Swee has publications within the area of perceptual difficulties. Katie Stanton is a Bristol-based illustrator who studied Contemporary Art at the University of Huddersfield.

A most useful book for families and friends of all those who love and care for stroke sufferers, with a positive and realistic approach.

• Introduction. 1. My Stroke. 2. What is a stroke?. 3. Medicines for stroke. 4. What happens in our brain?. 5. Areas of the brain. 6. The stroke ward. 7. Things that may lead to a stroke. 8. Swallowing after a stroke. 9. Rehabilitation. 10. How life changes after a stroke. 11. Getting home. 12. The visit home. 13. Discharge home. 14. Leaving the hospital. 15. The effect of a stroke on families. 16. Support groups after stroke. 17. How am I doing now?. 18. Glossary of terms. 19. How family and friends can help. 20. Professional organisations. 21. Voluntary organisations and information.