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Welcome to the first issue of StrokeNet in 2005. Hope this is a
great year for you. Steve begins by listing accomplishments for 2004.
Kathy Bosworth writes about the issue of vanishing families and friends
following a stroke. She gives some helpful hints for caregivers. David Ray
shares a holiday report. Perry Stevens' book "I'd Like To Return This
Gift" is reviewed.
Kate Adamson shares the experience of talking with her daughter's
class about stroke. Jean Googenheimer reports under the title "Out with
the Old." The new Consumer Reports website which gives drug information is
reviewed. Birthdays for Jan and Feb are highlighted. Have a great read.
Organization Highlights,
By Steve Mallory
Steve lists accomplishments for 2004. He then includes a lengthy
discussion of the newest addition to The Stroke Network website, Blogs. Be
sure to read how you could add your own blog to the system.
Next he announces a new event, Guest Speakers, which has been
added to the calendar. Be sure to read about, design your questions and
attend these events. Finally he announces an opening for a Chat Host.
Read Steve's Remarks...
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Where Did Everybody
Go?, by Kathy Bosworth |
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 Kathy addresses an issue faced by most caregivers.
When someone first becomes ill many people may offer help. Over time
the offers dwindle. Also, it is often difficult to turn an offer into
action. Kathy discusses the issues and offers a list of ideas that may
solve these problems.
Where Did Everybody Go... »
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Life In New Zealand
with a Stroke, by David Ray |
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 David reports on Christmas in New Zealand. David and
his wife visited with several sets of relatives and friends.
Life In New Zealand with a Stroke... »
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Book Review, by Lin
Wisman |
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 "I'd Like to Return this Gift" was
written by Stroke Network member Perry Stevens. Perry stroked on
Christmas Day 2000. In his book he recalls the early journey. The
stroke was one holiday gift he would like to return. The book is
printed in large type. So, if you have a vision problem it may be
solved.
Book Review... »
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Kate's Korner, by
Kate Adamson |
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 Recently Kate visited her daughter's
class and helped them learn about people with disabilities. What a
great way to educate children and to share your experience.
Kate's Korner... »
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Stroke Article
Newsfeed, by Jean
Googenheimer |
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 Jean shares information under the title
"Out with the Old." She reports on several changes in understanding,
which may interest those in the stroke family.
Newsfeed Review... »
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Consumer Reports
Drug Site |
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 On December 9, 2004 Consumer Reports
launched a new website, http://www.crbestbuydrugs.org/. It intents to
help consumers find prescription drugs which fit their budget. It is
especially geared to those who have no prescription coverage. However,
the information can aid everyone. Visit here to find information on
prescription drug alternatives. This information can also be helpful
in preparation to talk with your doctor.
Consumer Reports Drug Site... »
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Celebrating Stroke
Network Members |
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 This month StrokeNet is listing all members who have
indicated in their profile a January or February birthday. The Stroke
Network wishes a great birthday to all those born in January and
February.
Birthdays
are listed in the Calendar and each day the current birthdays are
listed on the Message Board. To be sure your birthday is included on
the list, add the date to your profile. From the home page of the
Message Board, select 'My Controls', on the left hand side of the
screen look for the category 'Personal Profile.' Select 'Edit Profile.
Celebrating Members... »
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Our Organization |
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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 what 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. The print version of this newsletter is
available at the website. Contents of this newsletter may not
otherwise be reprinted without the organization's permission. Please
contact the editor.
Frequently Asked Questions »
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