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Dear smallory,
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 occured.
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...
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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.
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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.
Click to Read Bios...
Remember to click the photo to see the bio.
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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