The Post Polio Experience
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The Post Polio Experience
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Author : Margaret Backman
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2006
The Post Polio Experience written by Margaret Backman and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Poliomyelitis categories.
Today many polio survivors are finding themselves with new symptoms reminiscent of the earlier days when they first had polio-new symptoms that trigger frightening memories, along with anxieties that had long been repressed. Dr. Backman, a Clinical Psychologist, examines polio survivors' psychological reactions to their earlier experiences and to their current struggles with the late effects of polio. The Post-Polio Experience includes guidelines for polio survivors on: Coping with the emotional and interpersonal aspects of Post-Polio Syndrome Managing stress and depression Negotiating relationships with family and friends Developing a positive self-concept Improving doctor-patient communication Family and friends learn how to deal with the changing roles that they and the survivor now face, and gain insight into their own needs, as they interact and sometimes conflict with the polio survivor's needs. Mental health providers and physicians gain a better understanding of their patients' psychological reactions to Post-Polio Syndrome-paving the way for more effective treatment.
Post Polio Syndrome
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Author : Julie K. Silver
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Post Polio Syndrome written by Julie K. Silver and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Family & Relationships categories.
The effects of polio that occur decades after the disease has run its course -- weakness, fatigue, pain, intolerance to cold, difficulty with breathing and swallowing -- are often more devastating than the original disease. This book on the diagnosis and management of polio-related health problems is an essential resource for polio survivors and their families and health care providers. Dr. Julie K. Silver, who has both personal and professional experience with post-polio syndrome, begins the book by defining and describing PPS and providing a historical overview of its diagnosis and treatment. Chapters that follow discuss finding good medical care, dealing with symptoms, maintaining proper nutrition and weight, preventing osteoporosis and falls, and sustaining mobility. Dr. Silver reviews the latest in braces, shoes, assistive devices, and wheelchairs and scooters. She also explores issues involving managing pain, surgery, complementary and alternative medicine, safe and comfortable living environments, insurance and disability, and sex and intimacy.
Traveling Without A Spare
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Author : Wenzel A. Leff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Traveling Without A Spare written by Wenzel A. Leff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Poliomyelitis categories.
Decades after recovering from polio, many aging Americans are grappling with an emergence of new pain, weakness, and fatigue. This unforeseen symphony of symptoms is a central fact of many polio survivors¿ lives. In Traveling Without A Spare: A Survivor¿s Guide to Navigating the Post-Polio Journey, Wenzel A. Leff, MD, explains how polio¿s initial attack depleted the body¿s neuromuscular reserves, so that when former polio patients begin to lose cells to the natural process of aging, they find they are truly ¿traveling without a spare.¿The author draws from his own polio experience and his forty-plus-year career in Internal Medicine to provide polio survivors and their families, caregivers, and healthcare team a clearer understanding of the stages and complexities of polio. This informative book will help survivors evaluate their own bodies and condition, and empower them to make the most of their remaining strength and mobility."With medical and scientific acumen, but also wisdom and humor, Dr. Leff has given us a well-written treatise on post-polio syndrome, as manifested through his professional and personal life."Neil R. Cashman, MDCanada Research Chair at the University of British Columbia,Scientific Director of PrioNet Canada and Chair of Post-Polio Task Force (1997-99)
Living With Polio
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Author : Daniel J. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2008-11-15
Living With Polio written by Daniel J. Wilson and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-15 with Medical categories.
Polio was the most dreaded childhood disease of twentieth-century America. Every summer during the 1940s and 1950s, parents were terrorized by the thought that polio might cripple their children. They warned their children not to drink from public fountains, to avoid swimming pools, and to stay away from movie theaters and other crowded places. Whenever and wherever polio struck, hospitals filled with victims of the virus. Many experienced only temporary paralysis, but others faced a lifetime of disability. Living with Polio is the first book to focus primarily on the personal stories of the men and women who had acute polio and lived with its crippling consequences. Writing from personal experience, polio survivor Daniel J. Wilson shapes this impassioned book with the testimonials of more than one hundred polio victims, focusing on the years between 1930 and 1960. He traces the entire life experience of the survivors—from the alarming diagnosis all the way to the recent development of post-polio syndrome, a condition in which the symptoms of the disease may return two or three decades after they originally surfaced. Living with Polio follows every physical and emotional stage of the disease: the loneliness of long separations from family and friends suffered by hospitalized victims; the rehabilitation facilitieswhere survivors spent a full year or more painfully trying to regain the use of their paralyzed muscles; and then the return home, where they were faced with readjusting to school or work with the aid of braces, crutches, or wheelchairs while their families faced the difficult responsibilities of caring for and supporting a child or spouse with a disability. Poignant and gripping, Living with Polio is a compelling history of the enduring physical and psychological experience of polio straight from the rarely heard voices of its survivors.
Polio Child
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Author : Carol Rankmore
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2016
Polio Child written by Carol Rankmore and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Poliomyelitis categories.
During the 1940s and 50s, Canadian families lived in a state of panic, trying to shield their children from being infected by the often deadly and very widespread disease: poliomyelitis. No one knew how it was transmitted; no one knew why a child was infected. Journey with Carol Rankmore as she tells her story from polio survivor to the previously unknown condition now called Post-Polio Syndrome. Her sensitive memories of childhood coupled with wry humour and historical background make this book a must-read memoir that has major implications for ageing polio survivors today. Carol was hospitalized for months at a time for each of six corrective surgeries at the newly-opened Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Winnipeg. In these days before Medicare, Carol was fortunate that this state-of-the-art hospital offered free medical support to families in financial need. Carol takes us through a frightening and lonely childhood into an adulthood thought to be 'cured' of the deadly disease and its after-effects. But had the experience coloured her adult life? Her marriage and her career? Or had the after-effects of polio helped her? Her last challenge was the diagnosis of Post-Polio Syndrome. Despite her medical trials, Carol's memoir is one of hope. With frank insights into the challenges of PPS, this book offers the possibility of managing it successfully through careful exercise, a determination to never give up and a positive attitude. Polio Child will prove an invaluable resource for those living with-or care-giving for someone with-Post-Polio Syndrome or other disabilities....
Managing Post Polio
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Author : Lauro S. Halstead
language : en
Publisher: ABI Professional Publications
Release Date : 1998
Managing Post Polio written by Lauro S. Halstead and has been published by ABI Professional Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Poliomyelitis categories.
The Polio Paradox
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Author : Richard L. Bruno
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-02-28
The Polio Paradox written by Richard L. Bruno and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-28 with Health & Fitness categories.
Although the threat of polio ended with the Salk vaccine in 1954, many polio survivors are now experiencing the onset of post-polio syndrome (PPS), a complication with new but related symptoms such as chronic fatigue and joint pain.
Not Just Polio
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Author : Richard Lloyd Daggett
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2010-05
Not Just Polio written by Richard Lloyd Daggett and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Not Just Polio recounts the remarkably full and enjoyable life of the author, Richard Lloyd Daggett. The narrative includes an honest and sometimes frank account of living with a signifi cant disability. It is more than the story of a devastating illness. It also chronicles the life of a young person growing up in middle class America during the 1940s and 50s. He presents a clear and comprehensive view of his experience with polio. Every episode he reviews is stimulating and told with candor. His ability to attain the equivalence of a college education, despite being physically unable to enter the classroom, is a subtle but strong display of his strength. The vision and determination which became evident during this long challenge were, without a doubt, significant elements which enhanced his effectiveness as an advocate to improve the welfare, comfort, and safety of the severely disabled patients who lacked adequate resources.
Polio
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Author : Anne Elizabeth Nixon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-07-11
Polio written by Anne Elizabeth Nixon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-11 with Postpoliomyelitis syndrome categories.
The author contracted polio in the early 1950s. She explains that post-polio symptoms often return later in life. Recognizing this early-on can help prepare for the downslide many experience. There are ways to make life easier as days become more difficult and complicated. With explanations and photos the author will help post-polio sufferers. And advice given to her by a doctor soon after polio struck has been invaluable.
Post Polio Syndrome
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Author : Lauro S. Halstead
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Post Polio Syndrome written by Lauro S. Halstead and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Medical categories.
Available in the US, Canada, Latin America, and South East Asia (except Japan) only. Not distributed by LWW in Europe.