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Greetings,
StrokeNet is pleased to introduce
four new writers. Debbie Batjer and Chuck Hofvander, who
are both survivors, are contributors. They are blazing a
new trail for StrokeNet. Each will write articles which
cover a particular area of stroke recovery.
This month Debbie shares her
experience of learning to swallow again. Chuck writes
about an ER visit for a seizure where the doctor who had
treated him for a full blown stroke treats Chuck
again.
Survivor Lin Mouat is a new
columnist. Her column entitled, "Fuel for the Journey"
will focus on the many activities that help on the
recovery journey.
Nancy Fiduk, who is a
caregiver for her 14 year old daughter
Michele is our new Celebrations Monitor. She compiles
and edits the Celebrations article.
Marty Arlen and Jean Guggenheimer
continue to contribute monthly
columns.
We
welcome the four new members of the team and are
grateful that Marty and Jean continue to write
columns.
Also find in this
issue the foreward to Jeannette Solomon's new book. Her
first book was reviewed in StrokeNet April 2007.
Have a good
read.
Lin
Wisman
Editor StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenet.biz.
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Organization
Highlights
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 Stroke Network News
By Steve
Mallory
Steve has a lot of info for members
this month. The Stroke Network site has been rated by US
News & World report as one of the five best stroke
sites on the web.
Read about recent changes to
the site and message board. Some have already occurred.
Others are coming soon.
During the last two
months ten staff members have been added. Click below to
see the list.
Finally Steve shares some letters
he has received from members.
Click to Read Steve's
Remarks... |
Learning
to Swallow Again
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Persistence Pays Off 
By Debbie Batjer
Debbie could not swallow for the
first two years following her stroke. She was diagnosed
with both Aphagia, the total absence of swallow, and
Dysphagia, difficulty swallowing.
Many survivors have swallowing
problems. Fortunately most are not as severe as Debbies.
Her shared insights may foster understanding. She
explains the experience of not being able to swallow and
how she learned to swallow again.
Click to Read Leaning to
Swallow... |
The Second Time
Around
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A
Doctor's Reaction
By
Chuck Hofvander
After his stroke Chuck, like many
other survivors, suffered a seizure. He shares a great
story about the reaction of the ER doctor. He had been
present for Chuck's full blown stroke and was pleasantly
surprised to see Chuck again. Click to Read Second
Time... |
Stroke
Newsfeed Review
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Stroke
News in the Media
By Jean
Guggenheimer
Jean reports on stroke news in the
media in May. Articles reviewed and linked
include:
Top
Stroke Information Websites
Insurers Increasingly Limit
Coverage of Medical Scans as Costs
Increase
Migraines
Linked with Brain Damage
Patients with 'Bleeding'
Strokes Less Likely to Get Prevention
Device Bioness Helps Stroke
Patients
New
Device NESS L300 Improves Stroke Patient
Walking
Some Stroke Patients May Have
Better Odds
If any of these interests you,
click below.
Click to Read Newsfeed
Review... |
Ask
007
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A
"Not-So-Serious" Advice Column
By Marty
Arlen
Each month 007, aka Marty, answers
reader's questions. Humor is central to responds.
This month Marty tackles a question
about physicians. If you have ever been upset about a
doctor read on. You will enjoy this one. Send your
questions to marlen@strokenetwork.org.
Click to Read
007...
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Fuel for the
Journey
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 Help
Towards Recovery
Connecting the Dots
By Lin
Mouat
All stroke family members know there
are many activities which help survivors as they journey
to recovery. Our new columnist, Lin Mouat, will share
articles showing how laughter plays a role in recovery,
thoughts on recovery, and large and small ideas for ways
to stimulate recovery.
This month Lin introduces herself and
writes a list of simple activities which have helped her
cognitive recovery.
Email recovery ideas which have
worked to lmouat@strokenetwork.org Click to Read Fuel for the
Journey... |
Tangles Book II
Foreward
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By Jeannette Solomon
Jeannette, who is a survivor, wrote a
book, "Tangles," which focuses on growing up Jewish in
Romania during World War II. She graciously is sharing
with our readers the foreward to her second book.
In the foreward she reflects on the
nine years since her stroke and how life is
different.
This file is in pdf format. You must
have Adobe Reader installed to access. Click  if you need the free
software. Click to Read
Foreward... |
Member
Celebrations
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Birthdays
and Stroke Anniversaries
Compiled By Nance
Fiduk
The
Stroke Network congratulates all members
who have celebrated a birthday or stroke anniversary
this month. Click below to see the list we have on
file.
Click to Read Celebrations...
Each month members' birthdays, which they have
placed in their message board profile, are
listed.
To add your birthday, from the home page
of the Message board, http://www.strokeboard.net, select
Member Links, My Controls. On the left side of the page
look for the category, Personal Profile. Select Edit
Profile.
If you would like your stroke
anniversary listed, send to the editor at lwisman@strokenet.biz
Be sure to
include your username and the month, day and year of the
stroke. If you are not the survivor, please include the
survivor's first name and your relationship. For
example: Bill,
husband. |
Member
Bios
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Featuring
Walter
Steinlauf
Erin
Hogan
Nancy
Schaefer
Walter
has recently
been named Document Control Administrator for The Stroke
Network. He stroked in 2005.
Erin
stroked in
September 2006 at the age of 27. In her bio she
describes the experience of having her stroke.
Nancy
stroked six years
ago. Her optimism, determination, willingness and good
sense of humor have helped her on the recovery journey.
If you
would like your bio featured, add to the Member Bios
section of Gallery on the Message Board or send to the
editor to add for you.
In order to be featured,
bios, usually stroke stories, must be 200-1000 words.
You must include both your first and last name, and a
picture of yourself.
Bios are not just for
survivors, any member can add theirs.
Should you
need to find help, the full instructions are in the
Message Board FAQ. Still have questions? Contact the
editor.
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