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Welcome to the June edition of StrokeNet. We hope you find this month's
read useful. Steve Mallory asks all members to register for the message
board and/or the caregivers mailing list. There is also interest in setting
a daily time when anyone interested could meet in the chat room. David Ray
describes a trip he and his wife took in New Zealand.
Next you will find an article on Product Websites where you might find
just the gadget for which you have been searching. The book "Striking Back
at Stroke" by Cleo Hutton and Louis R. Caplan, MD is reviewed. Then the
website of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is
reviewed. Bios featured are Angelo Leo Carlini and Perryann Davis
Organization Highlights, by Steve Mallory
Steve announces a Live Help service now available at the website. He asks
that members sign up for the message board and/or the caregivers mailing
list. This will allow you access to stroke support services. Then he asks
for all those interested in setting a daily time when those interested could
gather in the chat room to email him.
Read Steve's Remarks...
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Life in New Zealand with a Stroke, by David G. Ray |
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David tells of the trip his wife and he took this month to attend a
family wedding and to tour the South Island. He describes the journey.
Life in New Zealand with a Stroke... »
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Product Websites |
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How often have you found yourself searching for a solution to a stroke
caused problem? Four websites, which offer products useful to stroke
survivors, are described in this article. Website subcategories and
examples of products available are included. If you are looking for a
specific aid or would just like to browse take a look at these sites.
Product Sites... »
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Book Review, by Lin Wisman |
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Cleo Hutton and Louis R. Caplan, MD jointly authored the book "Striking
Back at Stroke." Hutton is a stroke survivor and Caplan is a doctor who
specializes in stroke. Each chapter includes excerpts from Hutton's
diary and Caplan's medical explanations. It is highly recommended for
all members of the stroke family.
Book Review... »
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Website Review |
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The website of National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
is reviewed. This interesting site includes data on Stroke as well as
other disorders. Information includes basic information, data on trials,
and links to other health information.
Website Review... »
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Bios: Angelo Leo Carlini and PerryAnn Davis |
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Bios this month are of Angelo Leo Carlini and PerryAnn Davis. Angelo
stroked in December 1999. In this writing he shares his experience in
diary form.
As a volunteer with The Stroke Network, PerryAnn has found a new way
to aid others. Before her stroke she was a hospice nurse. She sees her
lose of long-term memory as an asset. She can reread all her favorite
books as if for the first time!
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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