June

Greetings,

Welcome to summer and new opportunity to get outside. What a wonderful world to explore! I have been enjoying watching my neighbor's backyard. Their daughter turns 1 this month and new things are constantly being added for her entertainment.

The Stroke Network is pleased to announce two new Newsletter Staff Members.

Walt Kilcullen is a mentor for the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. He has written several articles already this year. Be sure to check out his article "The Many Voices of Aphasia."

Brian Kahbaugh stroked in November 2008. As a new survivor he has lots of experiences to share. Be sure to read his column, which is entitled "Reflections of a Survivor."

Enjoy the June newsletter!

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

The Many Voices of Aphasia
Where to Go for Help By Walt Kilcullen Walt has mentored several people with Aphasia. He shares some of their stories and gives several suggestions for those dealing with Aphasia. There is hope. Click to Read Voices Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Spasicity
What is it? By Chris DeWald Chris explores the issue of spasticity, which affects many stroke survivors. Check out this article to learn more about spasticity and the methods used to treat it. Click to Read Spasicity Contact Chris at cdewald@strokenetwork.org

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: Alaska's Medical Centers Go Online To Diagnose Strokes Telestroke Exams Okayed For Remote Stroke Patients Self-Reported Stroke Rates Not Accurate 34 Weight Loss Products Recalled Read Newsfeed Review

Reflections of a Survivor

At the Waiting Room
By Brian Kahbaugh

Brian, who is a recent stroke survivor, begins a new column this month. He will share some of his reflections of a survivor as he works to find his new position in the world.

This month Brian, who does use a wheelchair, writes about encountering someone in a waiting room in a wheelchair. Whether or not you are wheelchair bound you will find this reflection interesting.

Click to Read Reflections

Contact Brian at bkahbaugh@strokenetwork.org

A Walk in the Park
New Perspective By John Vandermeer John is a survivor who is a long time diabetic. A walk in the park helped him to gain perspective on his health situation. Click to Read A Walk

Member Stories

Dean Reinke

Lightning Bolt

Dean Reinke was an avid whitewater canoeist when he stroked in 2006. He explains how he has adapted his favorite activities to match his survivor status.

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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.

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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.

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Contact Nancy at nfiduk@strokenetwork.org

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@strokenetwork.org. 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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