ISBN: 9781733258708 - stroke forward: how to become your own healthcare advocate . . . one step at a time (17 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Good. On March 30, 2014 my entire world changed. I had a stroke at age fifty-three.Until it happens, none of us realize how frightening a near-death experience truly is. My husband, Jim, quickly learned that he had to speak up for me . . . because I couldn't speak for myself.Being suddenly thrown into a role neither of us understood, Jim became my advocate: the supporter, spokesperson, and caregiver who acted on my behalf as we navigated the complex healthcare system. He watched, listened, and questioned the actions of others around me to ensure I had the best medical and recovery care.If you are someone who is a patient with a serious brain injury looking for hope and insights into ways to keep moving forward with your recovery, this book is for you. The foundation for this book is my research to more clearly understand what happened to me and how we, as stroke survivors, could thrive. Insights from one physical therapist and three doctors who were instrumental in my healing journey are also included. My hope is that my story will be an inspiration to keep you striving forward.If you are a family member or friend who has been thrust into the role of guarding over someone with a brain injury, you'll discover that you are not alone in your quest to be the best caregiver you can be.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. On March 30, 2014 my entire world changed. I had a stroke at age fifty-three.Until it happens, none of us realize how frightening a near-death experience truly is. My husband, Jim, quickly learned that he had to speak up for me . . . because I couldn't speak for myself.Being suddenly thrown into a role neither of us understood, Jim became my advocate: the supporter, spokesperson, and caregiver who acted on my behalf as we navigated the complex healthcare system. He watched, listened, and questioned the actions of others around me to ensure I had the best medical and recovery care.If you are someone who is a patient with a serious brain injury looking for hope and insights into ways to keep moving forward with your recovery, this book is for you. The foundation for this book is my research to more clearly understand what happened to me and how we, as stroke survivors, could thrive. Insights from one physical therapist and three doctors who were instrumental in my healing journey are also included. My hope is that my story will be an inspiration to keep you striving forward.If you are a family member or friend who has been thrust into the role of guarding over someone with a brain injury, you'll discover that you are not alone in your quest to be the best caregiver you can be.…

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Etat : New. Stroke Forward: How to Become Your Own Healthcare Advocate . . . One Step at a Time (Paperback or Softback).

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Etat : New. pp. 168.

Etat : New. pp. 168.

Etat : New. pp. 168.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 168 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.38 inches. In Stock.

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