Adapting to life after a stroke.
This article provides a patient's perspective on the physical and psychological adaptations necessitated by a stroke. The subject of the article is 70 year old woman who has suffered two severe strokes. Her efforts in adapting to energy deficits and relearning how to walk, write, speak, carry out the activities of daily living, and resume her exercise program are all detailed. In addition, the psychological adaptations that she has made in order to cope with the strokes are described. The subject's extremely positive attitude and determination are highlighted, along with her perceptions of how therapists can help other people who have had strokes develop a similar positive attitude.
Student, Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills, CA.
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