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Coping with Emotional Changes After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
After a stroke, sometimes our emotions seem to come “out of the blue” and are “uncontrollable”. Anxiety, anger, frustration, depression, withdrawal, decreased motivation for therapy or re-learning can all be common. This pamphlet summarizes these changes and what you can do to help deal with them. (English) Black & White
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265824Physical Changes After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains some of the physical changes that can happen after a stroke such as changes in balance, bowel and bladder function, muscle strength, and sensation. It also explains what you can do for rehabilitation. (English) Colour
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265822Understanding Stroke [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains what a stroke is, the types of stroke, what makes a person more likely to have a stroke, and how the brain works. (English) Colour
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265688Functional Electrical Stimulation [English] Permalink Public
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that helps paralyzed or partly paralyzed muscles to move again. A therapist (physiotherapist or occupational therapist) should always oversee this treatment. Includes guidelines for buying a device. (English) Colour
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268288Vestibular Rehabilitation Clinics [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet has a list of clinics that can help people with dizziness and balance problems. It also explains how different types of healthcare professionals can help, and where to find more information. (English) Colour
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268016Auditory Processing Disorder (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet is for families with a child who has or may have auditory processing disorder. It explains what this disorder is, how we check for it, and how you can help children who have it. (English) Colour
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268017Treating Vertigo with the Home Epley Manoeuvre [English] Permalink Public
The Home Epley Manoeuvre (say home ep-lee man-noo-ver) is an exercise you can do at home to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (often called BPPV, say bee-pee-pee-vee). Everyone has tiny crystals in their ears to help find movement. When these crystals are in the wrong place, they can confuse the brain and cause dizziness. (English) Colour
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267481Changes in Cognition After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. (English) Colour
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268300Alternatives to Driving (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
List of alternative driving options. (English) Colour
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265689Going Home After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public
Patients are often nervous when a ‘discharge date’ goes up in their room on the first week of their stay. However, discharge is part of your rehab journey, and your rehab team supports you in your transition home. (English) Colour
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