Recovering After a Stroke:
A Patient and Family Guide

his valuable and informative booklet details the post-stroke rehabilitation process by offering practical advice and information on a wide range of topics.  Its purpose is to assist stroke survivors in getting the most out of rehabilitation.

Consumer Guide Number 16 
AHCPR Publication No. 95-0664: May 1995
US Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality

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P.O. Box 8547
Silver Spring, MD 20907.

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Table of Contents

• Purpose of This Booklet
• What Is a Stroke?
• Recovering From Stroke
• What Happens During Acute Care
• Preventing Another Stroke

• How Stroke Affects People
  • Effects on the Body, Mind, and Feelings
  • Depression After Stroke
  • Disabilities After Stroke

• Deciding About Rehabilitation
  • Types of Rehabilitation Programs
  • Individual Rehabilitation Services
  • Paying for Rehabilitation
  • Choosing a Rehabilitation Program
  • Things To Consider When Choosing a Rehabilitation Program
  • When Rehabilitation Is Not Recommended

• What Happens During Rehabilitation
  • Setting Rehabilitation Goals
  • Rehabilitation Goals
  • Rehabilitation Specialists
  • Rehabilitation Team
  • Getting the Most Out of Rehabilitation

• Discharge Planning
  • Preparing a Living Place
  • Deciding About Special Equipment
  • Preparing Caregivers
  • Going Home
  • Tips for Reducing Stress
  • Follow-up Appointments

• Where to get help
  • Additional Resources
  • For Further Information