July

Happy July everyone. The weather in the US has been bizarre. Hope the craziness has not caused too many problems for you. It is bad enough being a stroke survivor. But, to have to deal with bad weather is a call beyond.

We have been enjoying grilling outside and the early summer produce from our garden. The biggest problem is eating lettuce fast enough.

Last week I was again reminded of the vulnerabilities left after a stroke. I was heading out the door early one morning for a walk. As I was leaving I remembered I did not have my cell phone, so I turned around to head back for it.

My mind was elsewhere, it was early morning and I was not very happy with myself for not remembering. I fell. The tiles in our entryway are hard and I had nothing to grab to break my fall. My reflects are slower than they were pre-stroke.

I landed on the floor nose down. Blood was coming from my nose. Both knees hurt. The funny thing was that my sister heard me and came running. She handed me one Kleenex, which was not enough! When I tried to get up I discovered the palm on my left hand was also sore. The long and short of it is that my pride was hurt more than my body. But, it reminded me take more care!

This month Steve Mallory updates us on organization news. Kathy Saul provides us with an article on legal documents which are important to consider. Chris DeWald introduces us to the Brain Gym system of exercises. Lin Mouat provides a list of resources.

Jean Guggenheimer reviews stroke news. Jan Johnson's story is featured. Nancy Fiduk provides a listing of this month's birthdays and stroke anniversaries.

Enjoy the July newsletter.

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenet.biz

Organization Highlights
Stroke Network News By Steve Mallory Steve begins his article by talking about the Demographic Survey results. In this addition of Organization Highlights he also spotlights Live Help, Fund Raising ideas, his blog, email accounts and t-shirts. He finishes by providing a link to view the results of the survey. Click to Read Steve's Remarks... Contact Steve at smallory@strokenet.biz

Legal Documents

Preparing for the Future
By Kathy Saul

Over the years this newsletter has published several articles on important legal documents. Kathy Saul updates the info for our readers.

It is important for everyone, whether or not a member of the stroke family, to be aware of what documents are needed in your locality. Document names and even laws vary from state to state and country to country.

Save yourself and your family headaches by having all documents in place. As my lawyer said "Some times I have to ask if their relative can still sign their name." In other words, don't wait!

It is wise to check with a lawyer in your area to be sure everything is in order.

Click to Read Legal Documents

Brain Gym
Exercises for Improving Brain Function By Chris DeWald Chris shares with readers information about the copyrighted Brain Gym system. This is an exercise plan for increasing brain function. He includes some sample exercises which you can try to see if this is a system that might work for you. Click to Read Brain Gym Contact Chris at dewald@strokenetwork.org

Fuel for the Journey
Help Towards Recovery Resources for Comfort and Information By Lin Mouat Lin lists resources that are helpful to stroke survivors and their families. These include websites, message board and books. Click To Read Fuel for the Journey Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenet.biz

Stroke Newsfeed Review

Stroke News Last Month
by Jean Guggenheimer

Each month Jean reviews stroke news that was published the previous month.

Topics reviewed this month:

Simple doctor's exam may predict stroke risks
Aging in the US
Estrogen therapy helps or hurts the brain
Women & Stroke: What You Need To Know
Sleep Apnea Linked to increased risk of stroke
Studies: Aggressive blood sugar control may not reduce death risk
LA Supreme Court Justice Dies at 84
James Garner Recovering From Stroke
Florida Woman's Family Goes to Court to Stop Feeding Tube Removal Husband doesn't want

If any of these interests you, click below.

Newsfeed Review

Contact Jean at jguggenheimer@strokenet.biz


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Member Stories

Jan Johnson

Jan stroked when she was 53 in the fall of 2003. Her story shares both her stroke story and information about Jan's history.

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Contact Jan by sending her a Personal Message through the Message Board. Her id is SedonaHeart

There are thousands of stories and thousands ways our Readers are dealing with stroke. If you would to have your story featured, contact Deb Theriault, the Members Stories Coordinator, at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org.

Member Celebrations

Birthdays and Stroke Anniversaries
Compiled By Nancy Fiduk

The Stroke Network congratulates all members who have celebrated a birthday or stroke anniversary this month. Click below to see the birthdays and anniversaries we have on file for this month.

Click to Read Celebrations...

Contact Nancy at nfiduk@strokenet.biz

Each month members' birthdays, which they have placed in their message board profile, are listed.

To add your birthday, go to My Controls on the Message Board. Look for Personal Profile on the left of the screen. Select Edit Profile Information.

Having a problem finding My Controls? From the home page of the Message board, http://www.strokeboard.net, select Member Links, My Controls.

If you would like your stroke anniversary listed, send to the the Celebrations Monitor at nfiduk@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.

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