STROKENET Newsletter
March 1, 2002 Vol 2 Issue #3
Linda Wisman, Editor,
mailto:LWisman@strokenetwork.org
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By subscription only! Welcome to your next issue of STROKENET".
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> Sponsorship Notice
=> Organization Highlights
=> Editor's Message
=> Living with Stroke in New Zealand
=> Do You Believe in Magic?
=> The Value of Mentoring
=> Book Review: My Stroke of Luck
=> Therapy Review: Water Aerobics
=> Website Review: http://www.docguide.htm
=> Bio: Ginny Ford
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Website Addresses:
http://www.strokesupport.org/ for
stroke survivors
http://www.strokecaregiver.org/
for stroke caregivers
http://www.strokezine.org/ for
information about stroke and
this monthly newsletter
http://www.strokeawareness.org/
for stroke awareness content.
All can be accessed from our homepage,
http://www.strokenetwork.org/.
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Organization Highlights, by Steve Mallory
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In this month's highlights, Steve updates us on the continued
work toward non-profit status. Then he writes to update the
quilt project and to tell us about the state of the new recipes
project. He introduces a new Public Relations Officer, Frank
Ruby. He writes about changes coming to the web pages. Finally
he introduces the new mentoring Program, which Lisa Mikutis
as Support Coordinator will be organizing.
Read the Organization Highlights at
http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/organization/malloryorganizationmar2002.
htm
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Editor's Message, by Lin Wisman
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Welcome to the March issue of StrokeNet Newsletter. This month
articles are presented as Web Pages. This makes it easier to
access the data at a later time. Plus it means we can offer
you a more pleasurable layout. Please email me any comments.
This issue includes an article where David Ray reports on his
recent vacation. Rhonda Peterson reflects on the magic of
stroke recovery. Polly Perez has contributed a great article
on mentoring. In Organization Highlights you can read about
the launch of the new mentoring program. Michael Roberts
reviews "My Stroke of Luck" by Kirk Douglas. Then there is
a review of water aerobics. Barbara Layne reviews the web page
http://www.docguide.htm
We have added a new feature, which you will find at the end
of the newsletter. There is a bio of Stroke Network member
Ginny Ford. Each month we will be featuring members. Please
Submit suggestions and completed bios to Julianne Marken at
mailto:JMarken@strokenetwork.org
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Living with stroke in New Zealand, by David G. Ray
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This month David gives us report on his recent holiday. Read
the article at
http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/newzealand/newzealandmar2002.htm
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Do You Believe in Magic?, by Rhonda Petersen
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Rhonda's organization, Peterson Press, has the
Mission of fostering independence and adaptability
for people living with the effects of stroke. They
promote healing through a positive outlook.
Each month Peterson Press publishes a humorous
Newsletter, "The Ramblings." In addition they
offer presentations on Stroke recovery and awareness.
For more information see
http://www.PetersonPress.com.
In this month's StrokeNet article Rhonda points to the magic of
stroke recovery. See the article at
http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/humor/petersonmagic.htm
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The Value of Mentoring, by Polly Perez
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Polly explores the role of mentoring. She encourages each of us
to become a mentor. Issues explored include what it means to be
a mentor, why mentoring is important, the responsibilities of a
mentor, the qualities and characteristics, and the benefits of
both being and having a mentor.
Read the article at
http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/articles/perezmentoring.htm
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Book Review: "My Stroke of Luck", by Michael Roberts
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Michael recommends Kirk Douglas' book "My Stoke of Luck." He
sees it as book which undoubtedly aided Douglas in the recovery
process and one to which stroke survivors can relate.
Read the review at
www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/books/mystrokeofluckreview.htm
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Therapy Review: Water Aerobics, by Lin Wisman
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Read about water aerobics and how they are helpful to balance, flexibility
and strength.
Read the article at
http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/products/wateraerobics.htm
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Web Site Review, by Barbara Layne
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This month's review is on Doctor's Guide, which contains info
on stroke as well as other conditions. See the review at
http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/websites/laynewww.docguide.htm
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Biography: Ginny Ford
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As a member of our organization, Ginny is a former chat hostess.
She is very active with chat and message boards. In addition
to being a stoke survivor she is currently the caregiver for
her husband who has lung disease- emphysema.
Read her bio at
www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/bios/ginnyfordbio.htm
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This newsletter is the copyright of the Stroke Network and may
not be copied without the express written permission of the
Network. Contact, Steve Mallory,
mailto:SMallory@strokenetwork.org
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Steve Mallory
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The Stroke Network
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