Stroke recovery guide

Beginning the Recovery Process through Rehabilitation................................................................................ 1
Rehabilitation Health Care Team........................................................................................ 2 Health Insurance............................................................................................................... 4Discharge Planning............................................................................................................. 5 Social Support................................................................................................................... 5

Going Back Home........................................................................................... 6
Modifications of theHome................................................................................................. 7 Modifications in Daily Living Activities............................................................................... 7 Eating and Nutrition........................................................................................................... 7 Dressing andGrooming................................................................................................... 10 Oral Hygiene.................................................................................................................... 10 Medicines......................................................................................................................... 10 PainManagement............................................................................................................ 11 Driving Again.................................................................................................................... 12 Easing Back into Life....................................................................................................... 14

Dealing with EmotionalChanges.................................................... 15
The Grieving Process..................................................................................................... 15 Behavior Changes........................................................................................................... 16Depression....................................................................................................................... 16 What to do About Depression.......................................................................................... 17 Changes in Thinking and Behavior Resulting from Stroke.............................................. 17

Relationships and Intimacy.................................................................. 18
Factors AffectingSexuality............................................................................................... 18

Helpful Information for Caregivers............................................... 20
Dealing with New Responsibilities at Home....................................................................... 20 Changes in Your LovedOne............................................................................................ 20 Behavior Changes Resulting from Stroke........................................................................ 22 The Grieving Process...................................................................................................... 24 Relationships and Intimacy.............................................................................................. 25 Caring for theCaregiver................................................................................................... 26 Copyright National Stroke Association, 2007

Aphasia............................................................................................................................ 27

Changes in Behavior, Emotion and Thinking Resulting From Stroke................................ 30...