Stroke Survivor to Speak at SCIL

A year and a half after his stroke, Philip Hanaburgh of Cape Coral, FL sat down and wrote a book about his journey of pre stroke through recovery and beyond. Are You Ready? Describes the trials and tribulations Phil and his family went through while dealing with his stroke. The beginning of this book gives life saving information such as the warning signs of a stroke. Phil discusses the processes he went through from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to various therapies including speech, occupational and physical to continuous recovery and further challenges once at home. This is a great read for anyone who has had a stroke or who is a caregiver for a person who had a stroke. I have had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Hanaburgh in person in September when he came to visit my uncle who also had a stroke three years ago. He told me about his book and what inspired him to write it. I have just completed his book and learned a lot from it. I have been in contact with Mr. Hanaburgh and have invited him to come speak about his book and experiences. He will be speaking at SCIL’s Transition Center on Monday January 25, 2010 at 1:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Phil will be signing and selling his book for a discounted rate of $11. The Stroke Association of Florida will also be presenting more in depth information about Stroke.