October

Greetings,

There are many ways to improve stroke outcome. Most survivors and their families continue to search for answers long after the stroke. The Stroke Network provides a place (the Message Board) where members can share their accomplishments and ask questions.

In this newsletter, StrokeNet, each month we cover, in depth, arenas of interest to the stroke family.

Areas reported on in this month's newsletter include short term memory issues, dealing with the question of "Could I have prevented my stroke," preventing falls and the introduction of stroke survivor Anthony Ceballos

Also included are Highlights of September at The Stroke Network, Stroke News in the media, and October celebrations.

Enjoy the October newsletter!

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights

What Happened in September
By Maria Erichsen

As usual last month was a busy time for The Stroke Network. Check out these highlights from September and opportunies in the future.

· Marriage in the Mallory Family
· Fall Discounts at the Online Store
· Funding Report
· Recipe Opportunity
· New Financial Assistance Resource

Maria Erichsen
Business Operations Manager

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Fuel for the Journey
Struggling with Short Term Memory By Lin Mouat Lin writes about memory problems, which sometimes accompany stroke. She gives suggestions for jogging your memory. Click to Read Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org

Newsfeed Review

By Jean Guggenheimer

Each month Jean reviews the Stroke Newsfeed. Articles reviewed and linked include:
· Links between Sexual Health and Heart
Disease
· The Secret to a Happy, Healthy Marriage?
Separate Beds
· Groups are key to good health
· Vitamin D: What you need to know
· Experimental Drug Reduces Stroke Risk
· Keillor: Minor stroke is reminder of mortality

If any of these interests you, click below.

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Reflections of a Survivor
Could I Have... By Brian Kahlbaugh Brian addresses the question of "Could I have prevented my stroke." This is a question with which many have struggled. Brian decided to lessen the chances of another stroke and to improve his health in general by quitting smoking. What are you doing to improve your health? Click to Read Contact Brian at bkahlbaugh@strokenetwork.org

Book Review

How to Prevent Falls
By Lin Wisman

Many stroke survivors have compromised balance. This can lead to falls. The book "How to Prevent Falls" by Betty Perkins-Carpenter, Phd. is introduced.

It contains a large number of exercises which can help prevent falls. Whether you are one with compromised balance or just aging these exercises may help.

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Contact Lin at lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories

Anthony Ceballos

Anthony stroked in 1999. In the last ten years he has worked hard to reorganize his life.

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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.

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

Member Stories Permanent Collection

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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Disclaimer

This newsletter is published and owned by The Stroke Network. The items contained herein are published as submitted and are provided for general information purposes only. This information should not be considered as personal advice.

Readers should not rely solely on our newsletter information, but should make their own inquiries before making any decisions. The Stroke Network works to maintain up-to-date information from reliable sources; however, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions or results of any actions based upon this information. If you have any questions regarding any of these items, contact the newsletter editor.

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