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Greetings to all our readers. I would like to announce that a printable
version of this newsletter is now available each month at our website
http://www.strokenetwork.org. It is in pdf format, which can be read by
Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have a copy of Acrobat Reader, which is
available for most hardware platforms including Windows and Macintosh,
download a free copy at http://www.adobe.com. Please share this newsletter
with others who would find it of benefit. If you prefer to forward this
email that option is now at the end of this newsletter.
In this edition Steve Mallory updates each of us on what is currently
happening at The Stroke Network. David Ray reports to us on going to the
beach in New Zealand. Those of us in the northern hemisphere are jealous!
Michael Roberts contributes an article on reading aids. He explains various
products and strategies he has used to improve reading. Next you will find
an article that reminds each of us to take the time to have legal documents
in order. Readers are then introduced to products listed on the web pages of
The Stroke Network You are invited to share product data with other readers.
Innovative Speech Therapy extends a special price reduction to Stroke
Network members for their Rehabilitation and Technology Seminar to be held
March 7, 2003. Barbara Layne reviews the website of the State University of
New York at Buffalo Toshiba Stroke Research Center. Debby Griffin and John
Stokes are featured in the month's biographies
Organization Highlights, by Steve Mallory
Steve reports on the continuing saga of The Helping Hand. Next he informs
readers about searching for stroke information. Then he asks everyone to
send in bios, caregiver testimonies, survivor testimonies, web page info,
and photos. Finally he gives information on the printable version of this
newsletter.
Read Steve's Remarks...
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Life in New Zealand with a Stroke, by David G. Ray |
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David's Stroke Club is still on holiday. So this month he reports to us
on the activities of summer in New Zealand.
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Reading Aids, by Michael Roberts |
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Michael reflects on reading aids which stroke survivors will find
beneficial. He gives witness to the help computers can offer. He then
shares information on products and strategies, which have aided him in
his recovery. This article may give you ideas to improve your reading
skills as well as ways to increase information access. This is also a
great article to share with others who may be struggling with reading
issues.
Reading Aids... »
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Legal Documents, by Lin Wisman |
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What legal documents are necessary in case of death or illness? Each of
us needs to research locally and see that we have all legal documents in
order. This article is meant to help you gather needed information.
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Products on our Website |
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What products have been helpful in your recovery? Each stroke is
different. Each individual finds gadgets, rehab equipment, and other
devises which are helpful in their situation. Ideas come from many
places including therapists, catalogs, the Internet, and friends. Aids
make it possible to complete some tasks, become more independent, or
make life more pleasant.
There are a number of devices featured on Stroke Network's web pages.
Visit and see how a listed item could help and to see what items are
missing. Drop me a note at lwisman@strokenetwork.org and share what you
have found of benefit.
Products on the website... »
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Innovative Speech Therapy Seminar |
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In earlier issues we announced the Innovative Speech Therapy
Rehabilitation and Technology Seminar 2003. The seminar will be held
Friday March 7, 2003 in Rockville Maryland. They are offering a $20
discount to our readers. When registering note that you heard about the
seminar through the Stroke Network. Registration closes Feb 15.
The article includes a list of presenters as well as basic
information.
Seminar data... »
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Website Review, The Toshiba Stroke Center, by Barbara Layne |
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Barbara reviews the website of the State University of New York at
Buffalo Toshiba Stroke Research Center. The Toshiba Stroke Center is
part of Kaleida Health, the combined facilities, services, resources and
physicians and staff of The Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo
General Hospital, DeGraff Memorial Hospital and Millard Fillmore Health
System's Gates Circle and Suburban locations.
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Bios: Debby Griffin and John Stokes |
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Debby Griffin's stroke occurred in 2000. Although her plans were changed
by the stroke she has found ways to cope and now sees the benefits of
having a stroke.
John Stokes had two strokes in March 1990. Since that time he has had
good recovery. He spends time volunteering with other stroke patients.
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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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