Available Resources Include :-

• Books

• Brochures

• Videos on stroke are available

• People who care and want to help

SAV Inc. has a library that contains a number of books and videos that deal with many life problems encountered by carers and stroke survivors. The videos include details of stroke experiences encountered by other stroke survivors and how they managed. The videos are similar to some of the instructional tapes on how to manage daily tasks with the limited dexterity available after a stroke. You may wish also find to be very helpful. There are also interviews with survivors who recount how they have managed after a stroke.

These resources are only available to SAV members and only through the group leader of their stroke support group.

EXTERNAL RESOURCES

The following are examples of what is available from other resources locations. They are available to all members of the public and Speaking From Experience Pty Ltd has an excellent supply of many books and videos on related subjects, such Alzheimer's Disease. They also cater for living with other diseases such as cancer, etc, they are really worth investigating.

A Video Series 'Speaking from Experience" includes a video on stroke

Speaking from Experience - The Human Side of Medical and Social Issues

This episode of Speaking from Experience offers first hand accounts from people affected by stroke.

Issues covered include diagnosis, relationships with partners, family and friends, rehabilitation, emotions, employment, social issues and thoughts about the future. Their honest accounts provide support and information which is vital to those who have had a stroke, their loved ones, friends and care givers.

Speaking from Experience - The Human Side of Medical and Social Issues
For all full list of available videos visit the Speaking From Experience web site.

Available from:-

The Brain Foundation Victoria                      Speaking from Experience Pty Ltd
The Nerve Centre                                           754 Waverley Road
54 Railway Road                                            East Malvern VIC 3148
Blackburn, VIC, 3130                                      Phone: 03 9569 0199
+61 3 9845 2950 or Toll Free: 1800 677 579      Fax: 03 9569 1080
admin@brainfoundation.org.au                     info@speakingfromexperience.com.au

The following are books that have been written by SAV Members about their own personal experiences and how they, (and their carers) coped living with stroke.

'On The Outside Looking In', written by Lorraine Taylor

This book is an account written by Lorraine Taylor of her and her family's experience with her stroke and how they coped with the stroke in their lives.

Lorraine was a housewife and mother living in North Western Victoria when she had her stroke and she really didn't have access to the support facilities that are available today. Read how her family needed to adjust and how they returned back to 'normal' life.

For further information about this book contact Lorraine :-

on telephone  -  5032 9324       or     164 Murlong Street, SWAN HILL Vic 3585

If you prefer to use Email to our address and we will ensure that Lorraine receives your enquiry; our contact address is :-

Email: admin@strokeassociation.com.au

 

Books Written by Helen McIntosh

                    

These are three books that have been written by Helen McIntosh. Helen is a stroke survivor who had a stroke at age 43 years and who has put her experiences with stroke into a book entitled, 'An Interrupted Lunch - a story of stroke and rehabilitation', and a book of poems entitled 'Acceptance - left changed by stroke'. The book 'Grandpa's Had A Stroke' helps to explain the causes and effects of stroke in a way that children can understand without them being afraid of a grandparent, parent or relative that may have had their life changed by a stroke.

For a more detailed account of these three books and for further information about Helen McIntosh, click here....

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