Caregiver resources on stroke for beginners are important for those whose family member just suffered a stroke. Access to these information is relevant to aid you for your new role--especially at this very confusing and challenging time in your lives.
Books like, The Comfort of Home of Maria Meyer, are great resources to begin with. Online, Amazon.com offers great books for those new to the world of caregiving to stroke patients:
Top 1. "A Primer On Stroke Prevention and Treatment: An Overview Based On AHA/ASA Guidelines" by Larry B. Goldstein
- This is a clear, fast, and organized book on the guidelines set by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) to improve care for stroke patients.
Top 2. "Brain, Heal Thyself: A Caregiver's Approach To Recovery From Stroke, Aneurysm, And Traumatic Brain Injuries" by Madonna Siles and M.D. Lawrence J. Beuret
- This is a must-read book for caregivers as it draws on the experience of the author, Madonna Siles, when she was suddenly hauled into the role of caregiver for a friend who suffered a stroke and had to help her friend recover to near normal state after three years.
Top 3. "The Oxygen Revolution: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: The Groundbreaking New Treatment for Stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Arthritis, Autism, Learning Disabilities and More" by Paul G. Harch, M.D. and Virginia McCullough
- Rated as one of the most insightful medical book in 40 years, this book delves on the benefit of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for treating patients who suffered brain-related illnesses commonly-termed "hopeless", including stroke.
Top 4. "Stroke Essentials", 2nd Edition by Adrian Goldszmidt and Louis R. Caplan
- Updated with information, this book provides thorough guidelines in preventing stroke patients from experiencing complications and another stroke.
Top 5. "Acute Stroke Nursing" by Jane Williams, M.D., Lin Perry, and Caroline Watkins
- This book covers the basics on stroke from background information of the disease, prevention, management, care, nutrition, recovery, rehabilitation and gives light to difficult situations such as times when patients experience mood/behavioral changes, communication difficulty, and minimal response to therapy.
Helpful resources for stroke victim caregivers are also readily available online:
1. NeuroAid - Being world-known in providing faster recovery to stroke patients, NeuroAid has created a special section in its website to help caregivers learn about preparing a conducive home for the patient through its Learn Section.
2. About dot come - provides access to a caregiver's handbook, family caregiving, stroke prevention, independence, and self-care.
3. Wikipedia - provides comprehensive definition of stroke, classification, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, history, and prognosis.
4. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - gives newbies a fact sheet on post-stroke rehabilitation, background on complications and relevant information on patient care.
Caregiver resources on stroke for beginners are available online and at your local bookstore. Family members need not despair as help is readily available--one just need to seek help and be open to resources.
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