Cleo Hutton
Caring.com Expert
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Cleo Hutton is coauthor of Striking Back at Stroke: A Doctor-Patient Journal (Dana Press) and author of After a Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier (Demos Medical Publishing). Her campaign to spread the word about stroke and stroke recovery issues has been carried on national radio shows and television broadcasts and featured in several magazines, including Prevention , Cerebrum , and Stroke Smart . In 2006, she received Northland NewsCenter's Women in Leadership Award and the American Heart Association's American Heart and Stroke Heroes Award.
At the age of 43, Cleo had two right-side ischemic strokes that initially rendered her unable to move or speak. After 12 years of what she calls "continuous rehab through everyday living," she's now able to pursue her mission: to promote healing through a positive outlook and provide encouragement for people living with the effects of stroke. At the young age of 50, Cleo graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota. To find out more about Cleo, visit her website, which is listed below. She can be reached by e-mail at CleoHutton@aol.com .
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Recently Published on Caring.com
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Tuesday November 18, 2008
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How can I recover from a stroke?
Answer - Some things to do to help regain the use of left side after a stroke. -
My husband had a stroke 2 months ago; he only has a few words...
Answer - Some things you can do to help someone with aphasia after a stroke.
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Thursday July 24, 2008
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Which type of couch is easier to stand up from? Soft cushions or more supportive?
Answer - After a stroke, standing up from a sitting position can be difficult. What type of sofa is best for someone who's had a stroke?
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Thursday June 12, 2008
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Isn't there a simple set of stroke symptoms I can remember?
Answer - A simple set of stroke symptoms to remember and post.
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Monday April 28, 2008
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Do you have any healthy recipe suggestions for a stroke patient?
Answer - Where to find healthy recipes for stroke patients.
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