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Home Care and Safety, associated conditions, problem areas, treatment options, behavioral, emotional consequences, realistic goals, future expectations, resources, brain training, safety practices, Rehabilitation exercises, are covered. Provided for readers is a safety checklist that is so helpful in setting up a safe environment at home and rehab throughout daily activity. Understanding conditions with safety, care, rehabilitation at home, ongoing communication of those affected is the primary focus.This book compiles researching current health care and home care nursing or caretaker assistant practices emphasizing safety with reviewing valuable lessons learned and studied in over 30 years since the author 'awoke' from a coma, revealing his own partial paralysis or hemiparesis and beginning the road back and successful career.Many people with hemiparesis, reportedly up to 40% yearly after a traumatic brain injury, stroke, sci or other cause experience a major fall accident within one year's time. While no amount of preparation can 100 percent eliminate post-stroke or tbi accidents, much is preventable by taking appropriate safety measures and adjusting the home environment.At first, the sudden and drastic change may seem as if there can be no normal life and that personal and family goals, however successful family living, careers, friendships and reaching goals can still be attained. Sure, there is work to do for the individual affected with their own professional therapists in what can seem as a long road back but many of us can become highly motivated as small steps are achieved and goals in recovery are reached.Included: Overview of Hemiparesis, Brain Injuries, Footdrop, Spasticity and associated conditionsCare, Rehabilitation, Exercises, SafetyEquipment, Assistive Devices, Self care, SafetyBehavioral and Emotional ConsequencesLong Term OutlookCreating a save home environmentMind Brain ImprovementArticles and Insights from Authors' personal experience and interviewsResources as describedReview Detail contents in Sample Look InsideReaders will benefit greatly from this guide and valuable website references In About the Author section, with the bonus safety checklist and references, linked to in the book . Also provided at authors website are valuable resources for professional associations, forums, RSS new feeds and social media links where people can make connections with other families or affected people of all ages, links to online rehabilitation and exercise videos, personal blogs and news of research and success stories.From the author - "I want to be clear in the introduction that I am not a health professional but rather an engineer that has had partial paralysis on one side with the accompanying footdrop effect and at times spasticity effects. This is written with a deep care for my brothers and sisters affected as I have been, plus their families or caretakers. As an engineer living with effects of hemiparesis for over thirty years, besides the research on care and rehabilitation, I offer care, safety and insights on conditions as dropfoot, spasticity and cognitive effects with my own analysis and added expert research on improving the mind body. In later sections of the book. I've added personal articles on experiencing conditions in daily life from simply walking safely to communication issues personally and in the workplace."Leon Edward is one of the almost 80% who did not have full recovery after a gunshot to his head / neck and has lived with hemiparesis effects for decadesScroll to the top of the pageReview detail contents, 'Look Inside'and Buy Now Thanks !

From Concussions or mTBi to traumatic brain injury, this book is the best guide in learning about TBI scientifically and practically, so you are ready to take the right action at the right time to limit the damage and overcome challenges that come with it, both as the caretaker and as the patient.From understanding symptoms and diagnosis with early recovery to long-term goals, covered are the mechanics, anatomy, symptoms of brain injury, diagnosis, levels, acute management and treatment options, rehabilitation, early recovery, outcomes of tbi, mtbi or concussion, discharge plan, post-concussion syndrome, what to expect, goal setting, outpatient rehabilitation therapies, caregiving at home, caretaker fatigue. Provided are online resources, tips for living your best life with action tables for dealing with fatigue, symptoms, tips for cognitive impairment, Emotions, Communication issues, and Behavior issues. Traumatic Brain Injury is a silent global epidemic, and the outcome of this tragic event spans a wide spectrum of symptoms, future complications and disabilities. While prevention is the cure, it is an undeniable fact that living with Traumatic Brain Injury is a real challenge.The good news is that with the right knowledge and approach, you can live a normal life after TBI.Contents Included: (for detail see 'Look Inside' feature on Amazon)UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANICS OF TBIPRIMARY INJURIESSecond Impact Syndrome (SIS)SECONDARY INJURIESProtection and SymptomsTesting and DiagnosisTHE FIRST FEW DAYS IMPORTANCEEARLY RECOVERY AFTER TBIRehabilitationCaregiving at homeCaretaker FatigueImaging TechnologyNeurosurgeryIntensive CareMedicationRecoveryComaPost-Concussive SyndromeWhen to return to the hospital?How to feel better?LONG-TERM GOALSMILD TBI AND CONCUSSIONImpactCoping with MtbiHeadachesSleep Patterns and Life RoutineMoodCognitionSexualVocational and Educational EmpowermentPrevention and RecurrenceCOGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT and TIPSBEHAVIOR and TIPSEMOTION and TIPSCOMMUNICATION and TIPSConclusion About the Authors Leon Edward and Dr. Anum KhanFor Leon Edward, the past 35 years since the tbi left one lingering desire: the need to give something back, a way to provide something meaningful for the families and loved ones of patients who will face the same painful disruption of their lives and the same long journey he had to undertake. "I want to be clear in the introduction that I am not a health professional as my co-author Dr. Khan, but rather an engineer that has had a tbi" - Leon EdwardThis book was written by one deeply caring brother for his brothers and sisters suffering the same or even a worse fate after surviving traumatic brain injuries - and with deep admiration and appreciation for their families and caretakers who will help to guide them. For Leon it has become an ingrained part of his existence to help others enjoy life after suffering serious injuries especially living alone after a TBI, even if it only means that he can help others who are disabled or living alone with words of hope, encouragement of inspiration.Dr. Anum Khan enjoys crafting health content that genuinely helps the readers in a practical and insightful way. She believes that a healthy life is everyone's right, and it must be taught in an easy and effective manner using the most authentic information and relatable voice.This book comes with the same intent: To help sufferers, families, professionals learn more about TBI with a holistic approach, and to equip them with all the knowledge they will need on this journey. Scroll to the top of the pageReview detail contents, 'Look Inside'and Buy Now Thanks!

Successfully golfing after a stroke for fun and fitness is a real possibility with physical, mental and emotional benefits. Preparing for golfing physically starts with the basics, safety, core strength, walking (or mobility), balance with physical therapy exercises to enhance voluntary movement, increase range of motion, strengthen weakened muscles, improve fine motor skills and grasp (grip), increase postural stability and standing balance. Also reviewed, adaptive golf equipment, wheel chair golf techniques and golf mindset.Also, Detailed are the demands of golf on the body keeping in mind, stroke and the resulting impact on a person's movement, coordination issues and how stroke changes your golf game.Detailed with illustrations for physical therapy and rehabilition professionals to reference along with their patients or clients in physical rehabilitation personalized exercise programs along with their expertise personalized to each individual. . Written not only for golfers with a desire to 'enjoy living life again' returning to golf and social interaction, but for stroke survivor golf newbies.Written also for the many golf professionals, amateurs or friends who know someone that misses the golfing experience or is missed.Contents Included: (for detail see 'Look Inside' feature on Amazon)Benefits of Golfing After A StrokeHow To Prepare for Returning to Golf - The Basics - Safety, Core Strength, Walking, Mobility, BalancePhysical Therapy, Exercises for Golfing after a Stroke: Regaining Lost Skills and Movement as Best as PossibleGOLF AND NORMAL BODY DEMANDSSTROKE AND IMPACT ON MOVEMENTHOW STROKE CHANGES YOUR GOLF GAMEEXERCISES TO ENHANCE VOLUNTARY MOVEMENT EXERCISES TO INCREASE RANGE OF MOTIONEXERCISES TO STRENGTHEN WEAKENED MUSCLESEXERCISES TO IMPROVE FINE MOTOR MOVEMENT AND GRASPEXERCISES TO INCREASE POSTURAL STABILITY AND STANDING BALANCEGOLF MINDSET and Report: Instructions on Golfing After a StrokeAdaptive Golf Equipment (for Stroke Survivors)How to Use Wheelchair GolfConclusionAbout the Author Leon EdwardScroll to the top of the pageReview detail contents, 'Look Inside'and Buy Now Thanks!