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Vol 9, No 9
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September 2009
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Greetings,
Fall is a great time of year. The nippy air, school busses appearing
again, and anticipation of Halloween add to the ambiance. It is
unfortunate that winter follows fall, but it is good to have a change
of seasons.
I hope you have been following the many accomplishments of our members
on the board. Survivors seem to find endless ways to improve. It you
have not visited the board in awhile, there
is a link under "Quick Links" to the left below. Just click
"Message Board."
Newsletter Opening. This newsletter has an opening for a writer.
We are looking for someone who can do research on items and report of
them. This is the position most recently held by Chris DeWald. Due to health reasons Chris had to resign.
Let me know it you are interested in this position.
Enjoy the September newsletter!
Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org
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Organization
Highlights
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 By Maria Erichsen
Items covered this month include:
Increased Chat Staff in preparation for winter
Explanation of ICE, In Case of Emergency, program.
Financial Assistance resources.
Maria Erichsen
Business Operations Manager
Click to Read
Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org
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Mentors
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 Providing Support to Stroke Survivors
By Walter Kilcullen
Mentors can be very helpful during stroke recovery. Walt explains
what a Mentor is and how to find one.
Click to read
Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org
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Fuel for the
Journey
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Balcony People
By Lin Mouat
Have you heard of Balcony People? Lin introduces the term and explains
how anyone can provide a helping hand to others.
Click to Read
Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org
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Newsfeed
Review
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 By Jean Guggenheimer
Each month Jean reviews the Stroke Newsfeed. August news was short. She
recommends two articles:
30 Minutes a Day May Keep a Stroke Away
How Bad Feelings can Harm your Health
If any of these interests you, click below.
Click to Read
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Reflections of
a Survivor
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 Stroked? Now
What?
By Brian Kahlbaugh
Brian shares his experience with the question "What Next"
that is often asked after a stroke. He shares his struggle with the
answers.
Click to Read
Contact Brian at bkahlbaugh@strokenetwork.org
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Low Vision
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 Sharing What Works
Last month readers were asked to share what they use to
enlarge computer type. I received several emails.
Earl suggests a website which gives info for enlarging in
several popular browsers.
http://www.w3.org/WAI/changedesign
David suggests:
If you are using Windows 2002 or above, select Start, Programs,
Accessories, Accessibility. There are several options.
Ricardo writes:
Use Ctrl+ and Ctrl- to increase or decrease the font.
Click to see in larger print
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Member Stories
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Marie-Claire Dubé
 Marie Claire
stroked 25 years ago. She is a Chat Host for The Stroke Network.
Click to Read
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
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Member
Celebrations
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 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
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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Copyright © September 2009
The Stroke
Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 492
Abingdon, Maryland 21009
All rights
reserved.
Contents may not be reprinted without the organization's
permission. Please contact the editor.
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
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however, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions or
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