Healing the Broken Brain: Leading Experts Answer 100 Questions About Stroke Recovery

The questions start out basic but then get more specific to address different areas of recovery. And, for stroke survivors still struggling with reading comprehension, or for family members who are simply too tired to read long passages, there are takeaway points at the end of each chapter to help simplify everything. And if you happen to be a stroke survivor with newly impaired language skills, it can be especially hard to comprehend everything your doctors, nurses, and specialists are telling you. This audiobook consists of the top 100 questions that survivors and their families ask, with answers from the top physicians and therapists in the country. Includes answers to frequently asked questions such as: What is a stroke, and who is at risk for one? What is the best diet for a stroke survivor? How does group therapy compare to individual therapy? What should a stroke survivor look for in a therapist? How long will it take to recover, and how can stroke survivors

OK of all stroke / aphasia books that I have read this is THE BEST! Kurt Baker OK of all stroke / aphasia books that I have read this is THE BEST!.My name is Kurt Baker and I had a stroke 9 years ago and as a result I also have aphasia as well. The reason I like this book so much is because it is more "holistic" than other stroke books. Typically stroke books are focused towards speech pathology or some single aspect. Don't get me wrong, speech pathology is the best thing that is out there as it relates to aphasia recovery. At the same time it's MORE than just speech pathology and this is where Dr Mike Dow comes into the partyspeech pathology is important but now psychology and insight of. Amazon Customer said Essential reading for stroke survivors and their families. This book is very clear and well-organized. It contains a ton of practical advice from experts for stroke survivors and their families. I wish this resource had been available when my husband had his stroke three years ago, and am glad we can benefit from it now.. This book is amazing for stroke survivor and caregivers alike Angie McLean This book is amazing for stroke survivor and caregivers alike. I am a 2 time stroke survivor, and this book helped me understand the therapies I received as part of a semi robotic balance rehabilitation in Las Vegas. It took me awhile to read the book, especially the chapters that were describing my areas of most difficulty in cognitive processing. Loved David's commentary and would actually love to read a book of just his story and commentary. His interjections were so helpful because he lived it and so have I so I get what he is saying and it is so helpful!! I loved this book so much I "paid it forward" to a