Greetings,

Happy October everyone! As I sit here writing this it is raining and gray. But, the cat is on my lap and I can hear music in the background. On the lighter side I am really glad I do not live in the time of caves. An advantage to the 21st century is keeping dry!

In this issue, Steve Mallory updates organization news. Kathy Saul introduces Art Therapy. Chris DeWald provides an article on Mental Attitude and Mood Swings. Lin Wisman reviews the book, "Technology for Communication and Cognitive Treatment: The Clinician's Guide" by Joan Green.

Lin Mouat shares the second of her two part series on Traveling After Stroke. Deb Theriault introduces us to member Codi Braun. Nancy Fiduk compiles Member's Birthdays and Stroke Anniversaries.

Jean Guggenheimer is caring for her ill sister and unable to write. Best wishes are sent in their direction.

Enjoy the October newsletter.

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenet.biz

Communications International Organization Highlights

Stroke Network News
By Steve Mallory

Steve updates Stroke Network news. Items include:

Active Communication International Event

Fund Raising Committee report including the addition of car magnets

Announcement of the addition of Instant Messaging to the Message Board

Statement of new Chat Room including a list of cool new features

Drop down menu addition

Golf Tournament report

Staff changes including Bonnie Stockman, Donna Straugh, Maria Erichson, and the addition of James Peak

Click to Read Steve's Remarks...

Contact Steve at smallory@strokenet.biz

Art Therapy
By Kathy Saul Kathy introduces Stroke Network Members to Art Therapy. Although not often integrated with traditional therapy it is a discipline which can enhance rehabilitation. This is not simply drawing, but a way to retrain the brain. No artistic skills needed! Click to Read Art Therapy Contact Kathy at ksaul@strokenetnet.biz

Mental Attitude and Mood Swings
Post Stroke Issues By Chris DeWald Many stroke survivors have problems with mental attitude and mood swings. Sometimes this takes the form of clinical depression. Sometimes it is milder. Chris explores this area. Click to Read Attitude Contact Chris at cdewald@strokenetwork.org

Book Review
By Lin Wisman "Technology for Communication and Cognitive Treatment: The Clinician's Guide" by Joan L Green is reviewed. This book is written for medical personnel. Joan is a newsletter reader. Click to Read Book Review Contact Lin at lwisman@strokenet.biz

Fuel for the Journey

Traveling with Disabilities
Part II.
By Lin Mouat

As most stroke survivors and families know, traveling post stroke can be a problem. It takes planning ahead and lots of extra time.

This is the second of a two part series on traveling with disabilities. This month Lin focuses on traveling by train and by recreational vehicle.

Click To Read Fuel for the Journey

Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenet.biz

Member Stories Codi Braun
Deb Theriault helps Codi Braun tell her story Codi stroked when she was 16 in 2004. Click to Read Member Story There are thousands of stories and thousands ways our Readers are dealing with stroke. If you would like 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 celebrate 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. Enter both your birthdate and your interests.

To locate 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 userid 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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