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YOU CAN DO IT - A STROKE SURVIVOR'S GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING by Daniel A. Holst
You Can Do It - A Stroke Survivor's Guide to Independent Living is for the stroke survivor, caregiver, and anyone who has lost some mobility. Filled with positive reinforcement and motivational quotes, the first goal is to become self-confident. Each day just believe that you will get better and your attitude will automatically become more positive. The first two sections cover stroke causes, the associated emotional effects, and rehabilitation.
Throughout the book, Dan maintains the most important person in the recovery process is the survivor himself and it will take the survivor months, or even years of hard work to get a lot better. During that period one must persevere with patience and never, never give up. A large portion of the book is devoted to the many activities that Dan learned to do with one-hand. In addition to the every day basics like showering and dressing, there is a section on leg braces, canes, and walkers. Find out how to make your home stroke friendly, tips for carrying things, office tools, cooking, nutrition, and pet care. Learn how to get out and about again: going to a restaurant, driving, and airline travel. Find suggestions on how to keep busy (gardening, using a computer, and working again). This book should be referred to by both the stroke survivor and the caregiver many times throughout the year, rather than reading it in just one sitting and putting it away.
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