Greetings,

May is US Stroke Awareness month. It is a good time to remind ourselves of the signs of stroke. Read Kathy Saul's article. Share the list with others.

Each year I struggle with how to be a part of Stroke Awareness month. Whether it is finding a new way to improve your recovery, talking (or emailing) friends and family, writing an article for your local paper, or joining with groups in your area, do it. And pat yourself on the back for being a part of the stroke family.

We had snow three times in April. It was "spring" snow so it did not last long. I know some of you had a lot more than we did. The sun is shining, I'm walking most every day for an hour, and life is ticking along.

Earlier in the month we took a long weekend in Wisconsin to visit with my niece and her family. It had been a while since I was out of town. I was pleased to notice my continued progress. It was far easier to get around (stairs were much easier), the noise at the restaurant did not bother me, I actually enjoyed meeting new people, etc. Healing never stops!

Hope you are having a good change of seasons!

This month we highlight two young stroke survivors. Rachel Spiess, who stroked at 22, wa recently featured in her local newspaper. A link is provided to read the article. Amanda Horne's Member Story is featured. She stroked at 18.

Also in this issue...
Chris DeWald shares info on Insulin Pens. Lin Mouat writes about Anniversaries. Jean Guggenheimer reports on Stroke News. Nancy Fiduk shares birthdays and stroke anniversaries we have on file.

Enjoy the May newsletter!

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Stroke Awareness Month
By Kathy Saul Many people are not aware of the signs of a stroke. Kathy reminds readers of the five signs. Click to Read Stroke Contact Kathy at ksaul@strokenetwork.org

Insulin Pens
By Chris DeWald Recently Chris discovered a different way to inject insulin - an Insulin Pen. He explains how this works, even with one working hand. Check out this article and the links, which give more information. If you are a diabetic, this may be the answer for you. Click to Read Insulin Pens Contact Chris at cdewald@strokenetwork.org

Fuel for the Journey
Embracing Anniversaries By Lin Mouat Lin has several Anniversaries to celebrate in June, including her Stroke Anniversary. She gives a list of ideas to help celebrate. Click To Read Fuel for the Journey Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org

Newsfeed Review

Description: http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/images/reading.jpg Stroke News Last Month

By Jean Guggenheimer

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

Topics reviewed this month:

Electronic Cigarette Gaining In Popularity

Iranian Scientists Claim They Have Cloned A Goat

SFU Invention Goes To Market

Olive Oil Protects Against Heart Attack, Stroke

Genetic Risks for Stroke

Study: Coffee Could Cut Stroke Risk

Ruling on Stroke Treatment Guidelines Illustrates Difficulty of Agreeing On Best-Treatment Practices

Stroke Care in North (Ireland) Outstrips Republic's 'Deplorable' Service'

Read Review

Member Article in Local Newspaper
Rachel Spiess Recently there was an article in her local newspaper telling Rachel Spiess' Stroke Story. Rachel had her stroke at 22. Her mother Lisa (LisaS) is a frequent visitor to the Message Board. Click to Read Rachel

Member Stories
Amanda Horne

Amanda Horne tells her Stroke Story

Amanda stroked four years ago when she was 18. Read her miraculous tale.

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 Stories Guidelines
Read Member Stories Guidelines for more info on this program.

Member Stories Permanent Collection

Member Celebrations

Description: Bios Pix 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@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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