Strokecast

This week, I talk with Dr. Kate Lorig, about her new book, Building Better Caregivers. I learned about the book from Dr. Danbi Lee, an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Washington, and a contributing author, through our work with the Seattle Young Adult Stroke Survivors group. The book is a collection of tools to help caregivers more effectively care for both survivors and themselves. The resources and advice are accessible and practical. It covers a wide variety of topics including: How to run a family meeting How to ask for help Different types of mobility aids and adaptive gear Understanding behavioral issues Exercise … and much more. Some of the advice that sticks out most for me is that to support a caregiver, don't just ask what you can do to help. Instead offer a specific form of assistance. Kate has been working in this space for years and through the Self Management Resource Center has put together a number of programs around Building Better Caregivers.