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Welcome to the August 2003 StrokeNet. We hope this issue brings
information, which you can use. Steve Mallory covers several items including
the need for individuals to activate their registrations. David Ray reports
on his stroke club and continues his series covering his recent trip. Joe
Flasher continues his series on prescription drugs by detailing drugs
prescribed for Dementia. Cleo Hutton shares her reflection on listening to
blues singers.
The book "All My Goodbyes" by Jacqueline Henkel is reviewed. Function
Tone Management System, which is a therapy developed to aide in gaining
control over the stroke survivor's effected arm, is described. The website
of The Stroke Information Directory is assessed. Finally, you will find the
bios of Dale Parker and Rhonda Peterson. We hope you have a good read.
Organization Highlights, by Steve Mallory
This month Steve reminds everyone to activate their registration and join
a support group. He gives directions to help. He is looking for help in
figuring out how to organize regular chat sessions. Many are interested by
the practices are a problem. Finally he announces the newest project of The
Stoke Network. It is donating computers to a hospital.
Read Steve's Remarks...
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Life in New Zealand with a Stroke, by David G. Ray |
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David reports that his stroke club is due for its annual meeting. They
are hoping for more volunteers. He then continues his series describing
the recent trip he took with his wife. This installment covers his
niece's wedding
Life in New Zealand with a Stroke... »
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Dementia After a Stroke, by Joe Flasher |
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Joe addresses the issue of dementia developing after stroke. He reports
on several drugs, which are approved by the FDA for dementia treatment.
These drugs can help to prolong quality of life.
Dementia... »
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Singing the Blues and All That Jazz by Cleo Hutton |
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Cleo got the chance to listen to some blues singers this summer. She
reflects on the music and how as a stroke survivor she finds herself
relating.
Singing the Blues... »
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All My Goodbyes, by Lin Wisman |
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Jacqueline Burt Henkel's book "All My Goodbyes" is reviewed. Jackie
wrote letters of gratitude to family and friends.
All My Goodbyes... »
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FMT Arm Training Program |
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A StrokeNet reader submitted this article. He has helped to develop the
Functional Tone Management System (FTM), which is designed to aid stroke
survivors in gaining control of their effected arm. This program claims
success with those up to 21 years post stroke.
Read about the program. If you are living (or can get to) the region
where the program is offered you may want to consider. Or you might
consider talking to your medical team about making this available in
your area.
Functional Tone Management... »
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Website Review: Stroke Information Directory |
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The Stroke Information Directory website is reviewed. This collection of
stroke data may be just the place to look for specific information or to
extend your stroke knowledge.
Website Review... »
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Bios: Dale Parker and Rhonda Peterson |
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Dale Parker's stroke happened in February 2001. The healing process has
caused him to reflect on his life.
Rhonda Peterson describes herself as a "Professional
Speaker/Writer/Stroke Survivor/Licensed Practical Nurse/Educator." She
has made a remarkable journey since her stroke over ten years ago.
Rhonda is regular contributor to StrokeNet.
Bios... »
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About Us |
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What is The Stroke Network? Where did it come from? Who are the people
that work there? Read the FAQ if you would like to know.
Just with is FAQ? I've seen it on the Internet several times but I've
never understood what it stood for. What is FAQ and why does our
organization have these letters? FAQ is an acronym for Frequently Asked
Questions. It's basically questions that most people are going to ask if
they want to know about your web site and service.
Our organization has a FAQ in order to give you some background
information and insight into our organization. The FAQ is linked from
virtually every single page on our whole web site. If you scroll down
the page and look on the left column you will see a button with a
question mark. Click on the button and you will be hyperlinked to our
FAQ web page.
You will learn about the formation of our organization and it's
history. You can find out who are our partners and learn about our basic
policies. Most of the frequently asked questions can be found here but
if you have more please let us know.
About Us »
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