Stroke information booklet

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StrokeInformation for patients, their carers, families and friendsName: 23If this Stroke Patient booklet is found, please return to: NameAddressTelephoneMobileEmailIf you have particular needs which make it difficult for you to read this document, please contact your Stroke 1About youpageMy Stroke risk factors5Health and social care contacts6About me: Important things I d like you to know72About strokeTypes of stroke8About the brain9Diagram of the brain103The effects of strokePhysical11Sensation11Thought processes and understanding12Communication14Swallow15C ontinence15Tiredness/fatigue 15Emotional changes 15Behavioural changes 16Depression 16Relationships 18Sex 19Driving194Useful informationGlossary of terms20Financial help and support25List of Stroke factsheets26Warning signs of

help you may be eligible for further occupational therapy. Memory e.g. remembering facts from the recent and distant past, as well as remembering how to do certain tasks Memory problems are common after stroke. It may be useful to try and establish a regular routine for your daily activities. Try writing things down and have several calendars and

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