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Beating the Odds - A Stroke Survivor's Journey

Author : Jermaine S. Archibald

Publisher : Awakening Frequency Media

Page : 60 pages

File Size : 45,83 MB

Release : 2024-05-12

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN :

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"Beating the Odds - A Stroke Survivor's Journey" is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles Jermaine's remarkable recovery from a life-altering stroke. After suffering a stroke, Jermaine found himself confined to a hospital bed for 28 days, missing the Christmas holiday he had looked forward to. Enduring two procedures and facing the daunting challenge of relearning basic skills like walking and talking, Jermaine's journey of recovery is nothing short of inspirational. Through the pages of this book, readers are taken on a profound journey, experiencing the trials and triumphs before, during, and after Jermaine's stroke. His resilience and determination shine through, offering hope and encouragement to others facing similar challenges. "Beating the Odds" is more than just a personal story; it's a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It delivers a positive message of hope and healing to survivors, their families, and anyone touched by the impact of a medical crisis. This book is written for those who have experienced similar struggles and serves as a reminder to prioritize health and well-being. Jermaine's story is a beacon of hope, urging us all to persevere and cherish our health.



Just Pick Up The Peg

Author : Angie Collins-Burke

Publisher :

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 15,18 MB

Release : 2020-03-26

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780228824015

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"Stroke is a life-altering event. When Angie Collins-Burke suffered a devastating stroke that injured the right hemisphere of her brain at the age of forty-six, her life was suddenly changed forever. Once a registered nurse taking care of patients, Angie became the patient. In this candid memoir, Angie chronicles her heart-wrenching diagnosis and the emotional rollercoaster of her stroke recovery journey. With incredible determination, courage, grit, family support, and intensive rehabilitation therapy, Angie faced the challenges of overcoming severe physical and cognitive impairments compounded by post-stroke depression and epilepsy, and she shares her coping strategies and keen insights that can help others. Her neurological recovery is extraordinary--not only was she able to regain her lost functions, but she also developed new artistic and athletic talents and found a new life purpose. This truly remarkable recovery story is inspiring and empowering, offering wisdom and hope to stroke survivors and their families. It is highly recommended for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to understand the lived experience of stroke." - David J. Gladstone MD, PhD, FRCPC Stroke Neurologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto This book explores: - Living with the challenges of a brain injury - Dealing with depression and an identity crisis - Fighting the what ifs - Coping with frustration - Moving from putting yourself down to positive self-talk - Handling hurtful, inappropriate, and disrespectful comments - Considering intimacy following stroke - Detailing the benefits of a pain journal and exercise Just Pick Up the Peg are the words that Angie commanded her hand to do during occupational therapy--a small phrase whose repetition yielded significant and life-changing results. Her memoir inspires us all to appreciate what we have in life, thrive through difficulty, and make the most of our challenges and opportunities.



STROKE REBEL

Author : Linda Radestad

Publisher : Brain Rehab Distribution Limited

Page : 418 pages

File Size : 49,68 MB

Release : 2019-10-29

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 9789925763313

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STROKE REBEL is the story of how Linda, an entrepreneur and former model is fighting her way back to living life successfully after a massive stroke at a young age. Linda's story serves as a blueprint and source of realistic hope for stroke survivors. In April 2016, she suffered a massive stroke at the age of 43, which turned her life upside down. Unfortunately, a blood clot was treated too late and caused extensive damage to the right side of her brain. The stroke left her completely paralyzed on her left side and unable to speak. The doctors could not provide any answers about whether or not she would regain use of her left arm and leg, or talk again. Linda's road to recovery looked bleak. The process was long, stressful, painful, and filled with setbacks. She had to deal with neuropathic pain so severe that she contemplated giving up on life. In a recent interview, she shared, "That was absolute rock bottom. At that point, I made a decision--to fight and become 'a warrior and a rebel' in my own life, and find ways to help other stroke survivors." Doctors told Linda that the six months following her stroke were critical. For Linda, six months was a mental ticking time bomb. But they were also a point of reference from where she had to move forward to take her life back. Linda uncovered a wealth of knowledge that she would later use to help her on the path to recovery. With these new insights, she began to tap into her brain and physical capacity to enable the maximum amount of improvement. In her quest for recovery, she met Arjan Kuipers, who specializes in applied clinical neuroscience. They joined forces to create worldwide home training and tools for stroke survivors and those with brain injuries. Before the stroke, Linda labeled herself a "control freak" and a "workaholic." Now she perceives herself as an ongoing experiment of neuroplasticity. She has made tremendous progress and is still recovering every day.



A Wonderful Stroke of Luck

Author : Janet R. Douglas

Publisher : Archway Publishing

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 32,77 MB

Release : 2018-10-04

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1480866024

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When an occupational therapist suffers a massive stroke while attending a wedding in her native England, she can’t believe it. Janet R. Douglas emerges from a coma weeks later at a Chicago hospital where she once worked. Her left side is totally paralyzed, her eyesight impaired, her memory and identity lost. Trapped in the present, she finds herself talking in German even though she has seldom spoken the language since high school. With no understanding of the severity of her problems, she resists therapy, thinking she doesn’t need it. Despite all odds, she returns to her high-powered job only to find herself cast adrift by a corporate reorganization. With time on her hands, she carries out her own research to find out how damage to one specific part of the brain affects behavior. From the perspective of both therapist and patient, Douglas explains the impact of stroke, how it makes the simplest tasks difficult, and how the visible disabilities it causes are just the tip of the iceberg. Join Douglas on a decade-long quest to recapture her identity so she can once again enjoy family, work, and travel in A Wonderful Stroke of Luck.



Conquering Stroke

Author : Valerie Greene

Publisher : Wiley

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 25,49 MB

Release : 2008-04-14

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0470137924

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"A true story of triumph over tragedy, this book is a must-have guide for anyone affected by stroke." —William S. Maxfield "Valerie Greene's courage, persistence, and willingness to search for the healing energies within her have shifted her body, mind, and spirit. Her story is an inspiration to all." —Donna Eden Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States today and the leading cause of adult disability. Now Valerie Greene, a stroke survivor whose recovery surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, uses her own dramatic, inspiring, and eye-opening story to illustrate and deliver the important practical information you and your loved ones need to prevent, recognize, minimize, and recover from stroke.



Stroke Victor

Author : Bob Mandell

Publisher :

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 24,37 MB

Release : 2015-04-30

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 9780981822273

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My Unexpected Journey

Author : Pastor G. Lee McClanathan

Publisher : WestBow Press

Page : 229 pages

File Size : 24,57 MB

Release : 2014-11-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1490818928

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MY UNEXPECTED JOURNEY [Beating the Odds to Become a Walking Miracle] By Pastor G. Lee McClanathan Every person deals with unexpected journeys. They are never welcome, they just show up. Such journeys can include the following issues: health, finances, relationships, employment, retirement, grief, church. Pastor Lees unexpected journey was a health issue (stroke, heart attack, seizures, auto-immune disorder). He was not expected to live, but did. It meant loss of career, and the beginning of a new normal. In the process he developed a winning strategy. He says he had to make some choices Would I GIVE UP or GROW UP? ; Be BITTER or BETTER?; Choose to be a WHINER or a WINNER? He believes that if he and most of the Bible characters we meet in Gods Word can beat the odds then we can do it too. Lee desires to be a difference-maker, believing God isnt finished with him yet. Friend, just as God has a unique purpose and plan for Lee, He has a plan and purpose for you! So with eyes wide open trust God for your unexpected journeys. When youre down and out for the ten count, He can RAISE YOU UP, because our God is an AWESOME GOD! You too can find victory even while walking in the valley of the shadow of death.



Clinical Pathways in Stroke Rehabilitation

Author : Thomas Platz

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 284 pages

File Size : 27,29 MB

Release : 2021-01-14

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3030585050

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This open access book focuses on practical clinical problems that are frequently encountered in stroke rehabilitation. Consequences of diseases, e.g. impairments and activity limitations, are addressed in rehabilitation with the overall goal to reduce disability and promote participation. Based on the available best external evidence, clinical pathways are described for stroke rehabilitation bridging the gap between clinical evidence and clinical decision-making. The clinical pathways answer the questions which rehabilitation treatment options are beneficial to overcome specific impairment constellations and activity limitations and are well acceptable to stroke survivors, as well as when and in which settings to provide rehabilitation over the course of recovery post stroke. Each chapter starts with a description of the clinical problem encountered. This is followed by a systematic, but concise review of the evidence (RCTs, systematic reviews and meta-analyses) that is relevant for clinical decision-making, and comments on assessment, therapy (training, technology, medication), and the use of technical aids as appropriate. Based on these summaries, clinical algorithms / pathways are provided and the main clinical-decision situations are portrayed. The book is invaluable for all neurorehabilitation team members, clinicians, nurses, and therapists in neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and related fields. It is a World Federation for NeuroRehabilitation (WFNR) educational initiative, bridging the gap between the rapidly expanding clinical research in stroke rehabilitation and clinical practice across societies and continents. It can be used for both clinical decision-making for individuals and as well as clinical background knowledge for stroke rehabilitation service development initiatives.



True Strength

Author : Kevin Sorbo

Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 19,65 MB

Release : 2011-10-11

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0306820366

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The star of TV's Hercules: The Legendary Journeys reveals how a series of debilitating strokes at the height of his career changed his life



AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE

Author : Simone L Gisondi

Publisher :

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 38,19 MB

Release : 2021-12-15

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ISBN :

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In the middle of a painful divorce and becoming a single mother, Simone, a beautiful 30something-year-old, suddenly falls ill.She finds herself in the resuscitation room of the hospital, fearing for her life, having just suffered a stroke.What caused Simone to have a stroke at such a young age, no doctor could answer.Frustrated with the lack of answers and by being treated like older stroke patients, she decides to take healing into her own hands and starts rebuilding her life on her own terms. Simone reclaims her life against medical advice.