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The Comfort of Home for Stroke: A Guide for Caregivers

I thought this book had a lot of good basic information (including sources for products) for someone taking care of an elderly stroke survivor at home. This book assumes you will be taking on the role of full time nurse/medical assistant and even gives instruction things like changing bed linens with the person lying in bed like in a hospital. I did like the reminders that caregivers need to take care of themselves this is vital not only to the caregiver but also to the patient, who will receive better care and I applaud the authors for giving this strong emphasis. I took of a star because of them extreme emphasis on elderly stroke survivors and dark view of recovery. There are many many younger people who suffer strokes each year in my case a young adult sister. After her stroke I sought out information on strokes like a woman possessed and this book would have frightened me unnecessarily. For example, the book states that docs say that all of the recovery that will take place will happen within the first six months. After this heartbreaking statement, the sidebar "tip" says that although the MOST gains occur during the first six months, recovery continues after that time period. They did a huge disservice to readers by presenting this information in that way. Other stroke books I consulted (and my own experience) indicate that recovery will continue for a very long time more than 3 years for noticeable gains. Also, the book assumes that the person will never, ever return to his or her old job incorrect information in my experience. Overall, it is a good basic book but overly pessimistic on recovery. The first book you should read is Living With Stroke: A Guide for Families, 3E....then once things settle down and you are thinking about long term care you might try The Comfort of Home.

The Comfort of Home for Stroke: A Guide for Caregivers is a practical guide especially for anyone charged with the responsibility of taking care of a stroke survivor. Chapters instruct the reader in the causes of stroke and how to prevent one from recurring, how to make the home safe and comfortable for a stroke survivor, the key factors for a successful stroke recovery, how to communicate effectively with health care professionals, coping with personality changes in a stroke survivor, handle everyday activities such as wheelchair transfers, bathing, and toiletries, and much more. Written in plain terms, and filled with valuable checklists, bullet points, black-and-white diagrams, lists of resources, glossary, and index, The Comfort of Home for Stroke is an absolute "must-have" for anyone working with or taking care of a stroke survivor. Highly recommended.

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The book is a wonderful addition to our library at the Family Caregiver Alliance. By sharing these books with us, you have helped us help our clients. The layout, in manual style with clear headings and bulleted or numbered items, makes the material very accessible...each book is divided into three parts: Getting Ready, Day-by-day, and Additional Resources.. Additional chapters on therapies and special challenges are included in the Stroke guide. In both, tips notes and resources are included throughout, as well as sample forms. [Review from Reviewer's Corner from the Family Caregiver Alliance at www.caregiver.com]

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

I love this book! I love the recipes! I like how it is different from all the other "vegan" books out there; it is a step up. Instead of being called a vegan book it is a "whole-food plant-based" how to book. Vegan books usually contain lots of oil, sugar, salt and mock meats...Julieanna explains why all of these "anti-nutrients" are not good for you and how to get around using them in fun and delicious ways. I love the whole concept of the book. Great job Julieanna! She is an inspiration to me because I was a vegan for five years and fell off the wagon for cheese and now I am back on, thanks to her passion. This book reminded me all of the reasons I went plant-based five years ago and I will be giving this book to loved-ones as a reference because it explains everything you will ever need to know about being an herbivore!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant Based Nutrition, by Julieanna Hever is a beautifully written work which explains the importance of healthy eating. The book is designed for people who know little about plant based nutrition, and for those who are fully knowledgeable. The book may be read cover to cover or the reader can pick out items from the Table of Contents which may be of particular interest to them. I went directly to the Super Snacks (wouldn't you just know it?) chapter and really look forward to trying some of those treats. I then turned to the Super Seniors chapter because living a long and healthy life is right about where I am. Every reader will find much of interest in terms what makes us healthy and what drags us down.

Even though the title of this series of books (Idiot's Guide) would lead one to think this book is for the un or undereducated person, it is not. Mrs. Hever has done a wonderful job of presenting evidence to back up all of her positions on diet and health. In Appendix C, she provides nutrition charts which are a scholarly look at the facts regarding plant based nutrition. Anyone who has ever wondered how we really get our protein, or how many vitamins we really need, or what happens to us as we get older will find the answers clearly explained in this book. When you finish reading it you will be very well informed indeed on how to improve your total life style, and just feel better about yourself and how you provide for your family nutritionally speaking. Buy it today!

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I bought this book for my wife who is a vegetarian but I felt was not getting a good, broadbased diet with all the nutrients that she needed. This book will teach vegetarians how to eat a healthy diet which is not lacking in required nutrients. I am cutting back on animal products too and this book is so helpful. A must read for any new or existing vegetarians or vegans, or anyone else who would like to explore a plant based diet. Wonderfully written and easy to follow.

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I bought this book for my 80 year old mother, she is wanting to learn to go vegan in order to keep from having to take drugs for her Rheumatoid Arthritis. In just one month of trying to do it herself without guidance she is practically pain free, but she became worried that she may not be doing the right things, so I bought her this book. I read it first to make sure it would be helpful to her. It was so good I couldn't put it down, I ended up staying up all night to finish it. This book is just what she needed to answer any questions she had and alleviate any fears as to whether she was getting the proper nutrition. Plus, she found out she doesn't have to get fancy or start eating a lot of foreign foods that she can't find in her rural area and can't afford on a budget. She is thrilled with the book.

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At the time of this writing, I'm down 16.5 pounds of pure fat, which has melted away thanks to a mostly plant-based diet of high nutrient-dense foods, and moderate exercise (30 minutes of elliptical machine 3-4 times per week). I've never felt healthier--both physically mentally. Julieanna is one of the smartest and sweetest women on the planet. I've hired her as a nutrition coach, I've watched her documentary, I've read her blog and made her recipes. THIS IS THE REAL DEAL folks. Even if you are coming from a meat-based diet (like me), you'll find it's not really a compromise to reduce the intake. Especially when you start to see that thinner, younger body you once knew. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book and everything else Julieanna puts her stamp of approval on.

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How to Cut Children's Hair

I complimented a friend of mine on how nice and neat her four children's hair always looked and wanted to know if her hairdreser was very expensive. When she told me that she cut her kids hair I didn't believe her.

she loaned me her copy of How to Cut Childrens Hair to try out and I was able to to cut my son and daughters myself. I'm usually not very good at following directions, but the pictures made it very easy to follow. I even cut my husbands hair now. I just bought my own copy to use. This book s excelent. The only drawback is that now my brother and sister want me to cut their kids hair too. Also, this is the funniest how to book I've ever read.

How to Cut Children's Hair is a really good book. Beautiful drawings help so much! Instructions were clear. Gave my young grandson a haircut and it looks good. I tried cutting my husband's hair following Larry Dunlap's instructions and that turned out okay too. Like the good humor and the clever tips on how to keep kids still and safety tips too. learning how to hold the scissors from the drawings made a huge differnce (I tried to cut his hair before and it was terible this time it was pretty darn good and I think I will get better using this book) Seeing all the styles shown was nice too and also tips on buying scisors etc. I would giv e this a 10 star rating!

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This is an absolutely great book for any parent who is into people related to DIY. The illustrations are wonderful and very helpful. You'll laugh as you learn with this humorous and helpful book. Buy one for yourself and an extra for a friend, because he or she will want your copy.

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Beyond Kegels Third Edition

This book explained that "I'm not alone" in my problem of leaking urine or stool. With places to "check off" in the book, I could more easily talk to my physician about my problems. And the illustrations explained so much that I didn't understand about my body. Most importantly, the exercises are working! And they are easy to do. A simple read, with good, solid information and advice, written in an understandable way. Hooray! The author, a physical therapist, is someone who is not afraid to write about a topic often thought of as "taboo" in our culture! Good for her! Now I don't have to worry when I laugh! Now, good for me!

Desperate for a way to control/reverse my prolaspe I found this book. It has a bit more anatomy information than I cared about but the exercises are good. I actually also came across a DVD which has the similar exercises for improving your pelvic floor.

I also want to mention that it seems more focused on urinary issues vs. prolapse.

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While this book has good information on how the urinary tract and bowel system work, the solutions are based on purchasing all of their equipment. I received the book and could do nothing because I didn't have any of their proprietary exercise equipment. It would have been FAR more helpful if you could use every day items found in your home. It's a waste if you don't have their special ball, band, wedge, etc! Very disappointing. If you want information, it's great. If you want solutions, you better have all of their products.

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exercises automatically work on the right muscles...

do the exercises with complete confidence that your time is not going to be wasted.

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I took Janet's course a few years ago but could not convince my employer to purchase her whole kit. This bood allows me to have the drawings of the Fab Four exercises for use in my geriatric clinic. I've waited a long time for this!

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The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementias,

Very helpful to me. Both parents have varying degrees of dementia. It shows that you are not alone. Explains why certains things are happening and suggestions of how to cope with everything.

My sister suggested this book to me since our mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. It is very helpful!

I believe it will help us get the best care possible.

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Written by not only experts, but understanding, caring people. This guide is just that, you could but don't h ave to read cover to cover. You can search for the topic you want information on in the table of contents. Very helpful book.

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I loved this book, it was a great help in understanding my mother's illness. It gave insight into why she was doing the things that seemed contrary to the person I had known all my life. I actually ordered these 2 copies to give to someone else who is going through a difficult time with a spouse that has dimentia. I had loaned out or given my other 2 copies away to other friends and church members. I even put a copy of it in our church library in memory of my mom when she passed away in 2006 at the marvelous age of 97.

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I chose the 5-star rate because thus far, I have enjoyed reading it. I would recommend others reading this book

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Easy Hikes Close to Home: Phoenix

Note to readers: This is an excerpted review from a large print edition of the same book. I like the contents, but in large print edition, I commented more on the readability. This review is entirely about the content of this title.

Like many Menasha Ridge authors, Charles Liu has written an extensive hiking guide to the Phoenix region, and then excerpted some of the shorter hikes for a contribution to Menasha Ridge's "Easy Hikes Close to Home" series. Happily, this book does include some original material and anyone who enjoys southwest hiking will find some benefit from this title.

The book describes 20 different routes in the greater Phoenix area, all of which are within an hour's drive and none of which are longer than 6 miles. Still, readers who think they are getting all strolls in the park should be aware that no hike in the Phoenix area, especially in the summer, is truly easy. Be sure to carry plenty of water. Besides that, Liu has a passion for peaks, and this book includes several routes up the Phoenix mountains that are steep and moderately challenging. A few of these paths are not heavily frequented, but route descriptions are accurate, and this book includes a decent set of sketch maps.

As a (fairly regular) visitor to Phoenix, I prefer the short trail format. I get to see a lot of the region quickly in a morning or evening hike without having to acclimatize to the heat that dominates the area from April through October. I also appreciate the diversity of terrain in the book, including a waterfall! (Really.) So if you find yourself in Phoenix for a few days, this is a nice book to pick up. It will give you a variety of options for exploring a part of the city visitors rarely see. Even residents will benefit from this title, though Liu's longer book, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles, Phoenix, may be a better choice for those who live in the Valley of the Sun.

Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves! (Laugh & Learn)

This book is not only a great resource for kids who are feeling stressed, but also a humorous gentle reminder for adults in the same boat! The author identifies sources of stress and reaction to stress, tells how your body reacts to stress (i.e., heart speeds up, sweating, etc.), discusses the fight or flight reaction, discusses good ways (i.e., deep breathing, listening to relaxing music, gradual muscle relaxation, making a gratitude list, visualization, making a worry jar, doing chores, exercising, prioritizing, talking to a confident, etc.) and not-so-good ways to deal with stress (taking it out on others, running away from home, avoiding school doing drugs or drinking, etc.), and gives some examples of anonymous children who have been stressed and the inappropriate methods they used to deal with the situation. It gives a list of things to do to help avoid becoming stressed in the first place (eating healthy, exercising, getting enough sleep, etc.). The illustrations are large and appealing and the text is easy-going and even humorous while still giving serious, sound advice on how to relax. For instance, the part of the book that lists effective ways to deal with stress (giving examples of "stress messes" and aids) is called "How to Be a Panic Mechanic." I read this book to my somewhat shy, anxious 9-yr.-old daughter tonight and right away she opened up about the things that were stressing her out lately. I recommend it highly.

This book uses humor, lively graphics and straightforward language to teach kids about stress and how to deal with it. It offers concrete ways to identify and then lessen stress in their lives. I highly recommend it for any young adult.

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This book has seemed to work for my son, a perfectionist. I also read Freeing Your Child from Anxiety and when combined with the child reading this book, it puts both the parent and child on the same wavelength. This book allowed my son to understand some of the things I was trying with him and also made him feel more in control of his feelings and how to deal with them.

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This author has a real talent for combining art and text to present serious subjects in ways that are highly motivational. He uses humor and facts to help with solutions. The very title is funny and profound. Yes, stress can really get on your nerves. You need a sense of humor to appreciate the book. Laughter is one of the best medicines. I recommend this for almost any age: the young, the young at heart, and those who want to be young at heart.

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My 9 year old son totally enjoys all of the Trevor Romain products. We have borrowed his books from our library and DVD's from Netflix. Now we are building our own collection. We were introduced to Trevor Romain while researaching books on stress and anxiety to help my son deal with difficult situations. This is one of my son's favortite books on stress. A nice reference book that says a lot of the same things "mom" says, but in a kid friendly way.

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