Can I tell you - about having a Stroke? - A guide for friends, family and professionals

Sep 28, 2026

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A stroke guide written for children and families coping with the effects of a loved one’s stroke, presented through Grandad Fred’s perspective after he has recently had a stroke. It explains what a stroke is and describes impacts across physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychological, and social domains. The book also serves as an educational resource, helping readers recognize common early signs and understand how stroke-affected individuals can be supported and managed.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages74

Reading Time3 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

What is a stroke?

Medicines for stroke

What happens in our brains?

The stroke ward

Things that may lead to a stroke

Swallowing after a stroke

The rehabilitation team

How life changes after a stroke

How family and friends can help

Professional organisations

Voluntary organisations and information

Can I tell you abouthaving a Stroke? A guide for friends,family and professionals Hello.My nameis Fred.I havehad a Stroke. LISA TAYLOR and SWEE HONG CHIA Illustrated by Katie Stanton Can I tell youabout havinga Stroke? A guide for friends,family and professionals LISA TAYLOR AND SWEE HONG CHIAllustrated by Katie Stanton Jessica Kingsley PublishersLondon and Philadelphia First published in 2014by Jessica Kingsley Publishers73 Collier StreetLondon N19BE,UK and 400 Market Street,Suite 400Philadelphia,PA 19106,USA www.jkp.com Copyright CLisa Taylor and Swee Hong Chia 2014Illustrations copyright C Katie Stanton 2014 All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced inany material form (including photocopying or storing it in any mediumby electronic means and whether or not transiently or incidentally tosome other use of this publication)without the written permission of thecopyright owner except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright,Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under the terms of a licence issued by theCopyright Licensing Agency Ltd,Saffron House,6-10 Kirby Street,LondonEC1N 8TS.Applications for the copyright owner’s written permission toreproduce any part of this publication should be addressed to the publisher. Warning:The doing of an unauthorised act in relation to a copyright workmay result in both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication DataA CIP catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress British Library Cataloguing in Publication DataA CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 9781849054959EISBN 9780857009135 Printed and bound by Bell &Bain Ltd,Glasgow | TOWER HAMLETS
LIBRARIES | | | --- | --- | | 91000004466116 | | | Bertrams | 22/08/2014 | | 362.196 | £8.99 | | THISWH | TH14000224 | Contents INTRODUCTION 9Introducing Fred who has had a stroke10My stroke12What is a stroke?14Medicines for stroke16What happens in our brains?18Areas of the brain20The stroke ward22Things that may lead to a stroke24Swallowing after a stroke26The rehabilitation team:28Doctor29Nurses30Occupational therapist(OT) 3 Speech and language therapist(SLT)/Communication therapistPhysiotherapistSocial worker38Dietician 3436 3 3 Health care and therapy assistantsHow life changes after a stroke Getting homeThe visit homeDischarge homeLeaving the hospital 4450 The effect of a stroke on familiesSupport groupsArthurAliTracey 56 57 59 6o How am I doing now?GLOSSARY OF TERMS 6 62 HOW FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN HELP63PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS65VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INFORMATION69 Acknowledgements Thank you to our families for their support for uswriting this book.Also thank you to our team ofproofreaders:Ed,Elizabeth,Nicky,Emma,Sharon,Barnaby and Isabella! Thank you to Lucy for the editorial support and toKatie for the wonderful illustrations. # Introduction This book has been written for children and families whoare experiencing the effects of a stroke on a loved one.It is written through the eyes of Grandad Fred who hasrecently had a stroke.It covers what a stroke is and theeffects that the stroke has had on Grandad Fred.Theeffects of a stroke can include problems with physical,cognitive,perceptual,psychological and social issues. This book is also useful as an educational tool forchildren and families as to the common early signs andmanagement of individuals who have had a stroke. “Hello.My name is Fred,but mygrandchildren call me Grandad Fred!'

FAQs

Who is this book written for?

It is written for children and families experiencing the effects of a stroke in a loved one. It is also useful for educational purposes for those supporting individuals after a stroke.

What topics does the book cover about stroke effects?

It covers what a stroke is and how it can affect physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychological, and social areas. It also introduces common early signs and approaches to management.

How does the book present the information?

The narrative is written through the eyes of Grandad Fred, who has recently had a stroke. This perspective helps readers understand the experience and support needs in an accessible way.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan