Preface

The Basics

Tips about plateaus in recovery

Tips toward improving communication: Relearning vocabulary choices

Tips to assist reading and comprehension

Tips on controlling emotional lability; tips for differences between anger and rage

Tips for frequent rest periods; tips for accepting assistance

Tips for safety issues during adaptations

Tips for storing and dispensing medications

Tips for special equipment

Getting Ready

Tips for personal care

Bathing or showering

Adaptive aids

Tips for transfers

Tips for dressing and undressing

Tips for nail care

Tips for shaving

Tips for hair care

Tips for dental care

The Greatest Strength Comes From Within

Tips for improving self-esteem

Tips for foraging through financial fallout

The no joke stroke or how humor helps heal

Let's Get Cookin'

Tips to improve mealtimes

Tips for cooking

Tips for cleaning

Tips for carrying things

Tips for home maintenance

Let's Mention Unmentionables

Tips for controlling urinary incontinence

Let's Get Moving

Tips for using the telephone

Tips for mobility

Tips for car transfers

Tips for airline travel

Tips for adaptive recreation (gardening, bowling, golf, fishing, card games)

Tips for driving post-stroke.

Brain Builders

Tips regarding relaxation

Tips for alleviating pain

Tips for building new connections in the brain-sensory input

Tips for organization

Tips for exercising the stroke affected side of your body

Tips for television program viewing that builds brain power

Tips for using a computer

Tips for a home office; tips and tidbits

Tips for pet owners after stroke

The Importance of Love

Tips to improve intimacy

Tips for positioning

Tips for touch and sight

Families Need Care Too

Tips for family members

Positive strokes

Tips about children of stroke heroes

Help is on the Way

Resources

Afterward

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