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Communicating and Swallowing After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public

After a stroke, you could have difficulties communicating or problems swallowing. This pamphlet describes ways you can help a person with either or both of these problems. (English) Colour

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English (265823), Hindi (265858), Punjabi (265859)

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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English (265824), Hindi (265860), Punjabi (265861)

Physical 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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English (265822), Hindi (265854), Punjabi (265855)

Understanding 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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English (265688), Hindi (265852), Punjabi (265853)

Anterior / Posterior Repair: Vaginal Approach (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a surgical repair of your pelvic floor. This factsheet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255575 (English) Colour

Keep your Brain Healthy - for South Asians [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview about dementia, signs to recognize it, and how to keep a healthy brain and lifestyle to improve brain health. Provides a South Asian Dementia Helpline number for Punjabi-speaking dementia patients to receive culturally sensitive support. (English) Colour

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English (265983), Hindi (265992), Punjabi (265991)

Welcome to 4 South: Orthopedics/Trauma (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This gives ortho/trauma patients an overview of what a typical stay on 4 South will look like. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Stay on Inpatient Rehabilitation (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While you are waiting for a bed in one of our units, you continue to work with your care team on your recovery. Your care team continues to monitor your progress. If your care can be safely managed at home, you might go home instead and have follow-up in Outpatient Rehabilitation. (English) Colour

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English (256516), Chinese - Simplified (265899), Chinese - Traditional (265900), Farsi (265901), Punjabi (264402)

Welcome to the Medical Behavior Unit (N53) (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our goal is to work with you, your family and significant others to help you become stable enough for you to you return home or support you in preparation for longer-term placement (English) Colour

Trauma: Important information for your recovery at home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A handbook for people recovering from multiple injuries. Covers general tips for recovery, what to watch for, and when to get help. Includes information on medications, bowel problems, blood clots, wound care, facial injuries, wired jaw, broken collarbone, broken ribs, pneumonia, collapsed lung, liver or spleen injury, sprains and strains, and cast care. (English) Colour