Download or read book Kaleidoscope of a Stroke Survivor written by Dr. George Jacob and published by Notion Press. This book was released on with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When life is overshadowed by dark clouds of crisis, one can realize that ‘things could have been worse’, by being thankful for silver linings. Dr. George Jacob was born in Quilon, now, Kollam, in Kerala, India on October 6th, 1965. He is the oldest of four children born to his parents, the late Mr. E.V. Jacob, a seafood exporter and Mrs. Elizabeth Jacob, who was a lecturer in Zoology at St. Teresa’s College, Cochin, at that time. He passed MBBS from Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India in 1990, and later M.S (General Surgery) from the same college in 1996. He then started his career as a surgeon in a busy Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, which functioned in three major hospitals in the private sector in Cochin. Ten years later, at 39, just as he was beginning to realize his passion as a surgeon, he su¬ ered a massive stroke that paralyzed the left side, wreaking his surgical career in the process. This ‘bolt from the blue’, necessitated change of vocation from that of a surgeon to that of an Intensivist in the Surgical ICU, where he works as Senior Specialist. Having lost the sense of direction in life, at least momentarily, he took to writing. He found a new avenue to express himself, through the unfamiliar world of letters, exchanging his scalpel for the pen, in the process. His new-found passion had him contribute in various sections of the national daily, the New Indian Express.
Download or read book At a Stroke written by Harold Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a Stroke-a Stroke Survivor's Journey' gives a rare insight, from a patient's perspective, in to the trials, tribulations and humour, associated with Stroke recovery.--"Wake up! It's 2017. Happy New Year!"The year had started for me when Angela woke me up from a deep sleep. On the TV, the screen was filled by the spectacle of thousands of pounds worth of fireworks, gyrating, cavorting and bursting across the London sky in a kaleidoscope of many colours. Each explosion ecstatically cheered on by thousands of revellers. Over the years, I too have similarly celebrated and have collected memories of popping champagne corks and other revelries, but now I am much more attracted to 'a quiet night in'.Perhaps, if I had known what surprises the year had in store for me, it would have been wiser to have continued snoozing, and allow it to carry on without me.I like to think of myself as a pragmatist. I sincerely believe that there is no option other than to manage the cards as they are dealt, though, at that moment I didn't know that the 2017 pack contained so many jokers. From my perspective, it was to become a year like no other on this earth. It was scary.Like many other people, I was overwhelmed and bored by the apparent surfeit of fake news and the never-ending flow of 'doom and gloom' fed daily via the media. Globally, it seemed, toxic rhetoric by the likes of Trump, Putin and Kim Jong Un threatened the world with imminent annihilation, whilst politicians in the UK were diverted from establishing compassionate policies and the protection of vital services by the time-consuming and seemingly impossible 'Brexit' dilemma. Could it get any worse? It could and it did!With the year still in its infancy, I was, despite, to my knowledge, being symptom-free, diagnosed to have bowel cancer and in July I had to undergo an operation to remove part of my colon. I, fortunately recovered well, and I was, after this temporary interruption, soon back on my merry way, until November, when I was once again unexpectedly stopped in my tracks by a kidney stone that left me in considerable pain and kicking my heels at the A&E Department of my local Hospital."Enough is enough" I had thought. "I don't want another year like this, I'm glad it is nearly over!"But nothing is over 'til the Matron sings!
Download or read book Desert Christmas written by Dr. George Jacob and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was perched atop the love of my little brother to stand on top of the world, looking around and afar in absolute wonder!
Download or read book Snapshots of a Stroke Recovery written by Pieter Egriega and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-29 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SnapShots of a Stroke Recovery is a warm, insightful story of UK stroke survivor Pieter Egriega. Produced as a series of accessible short stories recounting the initial recognition of his stroke through to recovery and on to the start of his new life. There is humour, there is anger and there is the dawning realisation of the need for a change in mental attitude when faced with the impact of stroke. There is also within these pages a love story and a recognition of life as a kaleidoscope. This book will be of interest to those who have had a stroke, those who care for stroke survivors and for anyone who has had major change enforced upon them.
Download or read book The Stroke Book written by June Biermann and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-03-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable, sensitive guide for stroke sufferers and those who care for them According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, an American suffers a stroke every forty-five seconds. More than 700,000 Americans each year find themselves struggling to recover from this affliction—and many hundreds of thousands more are there to help them mend. June Biermann, a stroke survivor, and her coauthor—and caregiver—Barbara Toohey, authors of the bestselling Diabetic's Total Health and Happiness Book, offer this essential source for those recovering from a stroke and those providing them with support. The Stroke Book offers readers: - Clear explanations of the science of this often misunderstood condition - Information on what to expect at the hospital and in rehabilitation - Analyses of encouraging new developments in stroke therapy, including basic and alternative therapies, and traditional and cutting-edge medications - Advice on coping with complex rehabilitation needs, including adjustments for nutrition, mobility, and everyday living, and on understanding after-stroke emotional and cognitive changes - Suggestions for preventing future strokes - Information on how people recovering from a stroke can reclaim their independence and quality of life—and how caregivers can manage their own stresses and sorrows - Heartening words on keeping hope alive with patience and fortitude, and the curative power of humor - Inspiring stories of the stroke and recovery experiences of well-known individuals With stroke now the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, Biermann and Toohey's optimistic, user-friendly guide to living well after an attack is a vital tool for recovery.
Download or read book Where s There written by Michael Wacholder and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells a story and shares insights about the author's recovery from a devastating stroke. He cleverly weaves his story and his insights into a compelling narrative about a challenging journey toward recovery. It speaks to the stroke patient on a personal and experiential level that resonates with the reader. It speaks to families of stroke survivors in a language that helps them understand the challenges confronted by their loved one. It speaks to caregivers in a way seldom heard. No matter whether you are a stroke survivor, a family member or a caregiver, you will be comforted, informed and inspired by this very candid discussion about recovery from a stroke. It is almost impossible for the reader to not relate to many aspects of this book and to not feel enlightened upon its completion.
Download or read book A Stroke of Genius written by Sandy Simon and published by Cedar Tree. This book was released on 2001 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Successful Stroke Survivor written by Tom Balchin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Stroke of Luck written by Howard Rocket and published by Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Foundation. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The World Through One Eye My story surviving stroke written by Dave Nathan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-05-11 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to my book, this is my story and observations of when I suffered and survived a life threatening major stroke in my mid forties not so long ago. It is a 100% frank account with no elaboration. Those who know me will know and understand my turn of phrase anyway and hopefully this book sounds like me. The main reason for me writing this was during my recovery I was trying to get answers to my own personal questions which is very frustrating, VERY! I have written this in my own words exactly how it happened for me. so if you, the reader, can identify with a chapter, a paragraph or even a phrase, something that can lift you or take away some frustration that you will feel at some point, then this book has done its job. This is my story, events, opinions, observations and thoughts from having the stroke, through my early and ongoing recovery and finishes with my 10km run for the Stroke Association less than three years later.
Download or read book Astrocytes a Kaleidoscope of Diversities a Pharmacological Horizon written by Lorenzo Di Cesare Mannelli and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kaleidoscope written by Lauralee Bliss and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets and mystery pervade the lives of four women who long to know and be known fully. But how much of her heart can each one afford to risk amidst her ever-changing perspective on life? Gail has promised "till death do we part" - but what does she really know about the man who has just whisked her out of the country? Carillon longs to trust Jake, but if he knew the paralyzing burden she carries, would he still want her in his life? Bound together by mystery and danger in steamy Houston, can the love blossoming between Allison and Beau endure the ultimate test? Running for her life, Daisy accepts a ride from a stranger, Peter - but can he unwrap her secrets in time to protect her? Can these women trust the men they desperately want to love with the secrets they guard so closely? Can they trust their secrets - and their lives - to God?
Download or read book Struck by Genius written by Jason Padgett and published by HMH. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From head trauma to scientific wonder—a “deeply absorbing . . . fascinating” true story of acquired savant syndrome (Entertainment Weekly). Twelve years ago, Jason Padgett had never made it past pre-algebra. But a violent mugging forever altered the way his brain worked. It turned an ordinary math-averse student into an extraordinary young man with a unique gift to see the world as no one else does: water pours from the faucet in crystalline patterns, numbers call to mind distinct geometric shapes, and intricate fractal patterns emerge from the movement of tree branches, revealing the intrinsic mathematical designs hidden in the objects around us. As his ability to understand physics skyrocketed, the “accidental genius” developed the astonishing ability to draw the complex geometric shapes he saw everywhere. Overcoming huge setbacks and embracing his new mind, Padgett “gained a vision of the world that is as beautiful as it is challenging.” Along the way he fell in love, found joy in numbers, and spent plenty of time having his head examined (The New York Times Book Review). Illustrated with Jason’s stunning, mathematically precise artwork, his singular story reveals the wondrous potential of the human brain, and “an incredible phenomenon which points toward dormant potential—a little Rain Man perhaps—within us all” (Darold A. Treffert, MD, author of Islands of Genius: The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired, and Sudden Savant). “A tale worthy of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! . . . This memoir sends a hopeful message to families touched by brain injury, autism, or neurological damage from strokes.” —Booklist “How extraordinary it is to contemplate the bizarre gifts that might lie within all of us.” —People
Download or read book Living With Grief written by Kenneth J. Doka and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1996. This book was produced as a companion to the Hospice Foundation of America's third annual teleconference. The Foundation, begun in 1982, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing leadership in the development of hospice and its philosophy of care for terminally ill people. The Foundation conducts educational programs related to hospice, sponsors research on ethical questions as well as the economics of health care at the end-of-life, and serves as a philanthropic presence within the national hospice community. Close to 90 percent of hospices in the United States reach beyond their own patients and families to become, in a variety of ways, a community resource on grief and bereavement That is part of the hospice mission and an important service which the Hospice Foundation of America encourages and tries to support Our annual teleconference is a major part of our effort and it, like all of our projects, is largely underwritten by contributions from individuals. The Hospice Foundation of America is a member of the Combined Federal Campaign through Health Charities of Americas. The Hospice Foundation of America is a member of the Combined Federal Campaign through Health Charities of America.
Download or read book A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workbook written by Bob Stahl and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress and pain are nearly unavoidable in our daily lives; they are part of the human condition. This stress can often leave us feeling irritable, tense, overwhelmed, and burned-out. The key to maintaining balance is responding to stress not with frustration and self-criticism, but with mindful, nonjudgmental awareness of our bodies and minds. Impossible? Actually, it's easier than it seems. In just weeks, you can learn mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a clinically proven program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living. MBSR is effective in alleviating stress, anxiety, panic, depression, chronic pain, and a wide range of medical conditions. Taught in classes and clinics worldwide, this powerful approach shows you how to focus on the present moment in order to permanently change the way you handle stress. As you work through A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, you'll learn how to replace stress-promoting habits with mindful ones—a skill that will last a lifetime.This groundbreaking, proven-effective program will help you relieve the symptoms of stress and identify its causes so that you can start living a healthier, happier life.
Download or read book Complexity written by M. Mitchell Waldrop and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If you liked Chaos, you’ll love Complexity. Waldrop creates the most exciting intellectual adventure story of the year” (The Washington Post). In a rarified world of scientific research, a revolution has been brewing. Its activists are not anarchists, but rather Nobel Laureates in physics and economics and pony-tailed graduates, mathematicians, and computer scientists from all over the world. They have formed an iconoclastic think-tank and their radical idea is to create a new science: complexity. They want to know how a primordial soup of simple molecules managed to turn itself into the first living cell—and what the origin of life some four billion years ago can tell us about the process of technological innovation today. This book is their story—the story of how they have tried to forge what they like to call the science of the twenty-first century. “Lucidly shows physicists, biologists, computer scientists and economists swapping metaphors and reveling in the sense that epochal discoveries are just around the corner . . . [Waldrop] has a special talent for relaying the exhilaration of moments of intellectual insight.” —The New York Times Book Review “Where I enjoyed the book was when it dove into the actual question of complexity, talking about complex systems in economics, biology, genetics, computer modeling, and so on. Snippets of rare beauty here and there almost took your breath away.” —Medium “[Waldrop] provides a good grounding of what may indeed be the first flowering of a new science.” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book With Faces to the Evening Sun written by Richard L. Morgan and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a book of mature wisdom--straightforward, lucid, inspiring. Richard Morgan has grasped two essential realities: that people live as well as die in nursing homes and that God meets people here with unyielding love." --Henry C. Simmons, former Director of Center on Aging, Union Presbyterian Seminary "Dick Morgan has creatively and insightfully reflected the struggles of aging as lived in the never failing presence of God. The reader is provided an image of the human spirit strengthened by God to give life perspective and purpose, even when the body becomes more frail. The Scripture readings, devotions, and prayers will resonate with each caregiver, care receiver, and family member as they face together the adventures and challenges of a rich new phase of life." --W. Ray Inscoe, Director of Pastoral Care, Westminster Canterbury, Richmond, VA "As a chaplain in a long care facility, I often discover that residents are without devotional reading to nourish their faith. This work will be a source of inspiration and comfort to older people who are struggling with what meaning their life has in a nursing home, when 'someone else takes [them] where they do not want to go.' It makes them aware that God still has a plan for their lives." --Philip Jamison, Chaplain, Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, PA
