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Greetings,
Age is complex. I have often noted
that chronological age does not always explain an individual's
personality. This month we decided to visit our 90 year old Aunt who
lives 300 miles from us. She is an inspiration.
She still lives by herself in the
house she moved into as a bride in 1938. We were planning to take her
out to lunch. But she made lunch and invited others in the family to
come.
Her daughter and son as well as his
wife and son came. She never gives up. During the conversation I was
aware she was open to new ideas and ways of looking at things. What did
I learn I can apply to my life? Don't be content with the way things
are - keep on trying to achieve.
New Contributor
The Stroke Network welcomes our
newest contributor, Claudia Warner. Claudia is a caregiver to her
husband. She will write a monthly column sharing experiences of
caregiving. Welcome Claudia!
Be sure to check out the other
articles as well. A list is on the left.
Enjoy the April newsletter!
Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org
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Organization
Highlights
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 What is
Happening
By Maria Erichsen
Maria reports on what is happening at The Stroke Network.
Check out these areas:
·Report on the Shrimp and Bullroast
fund raiser held March 21 - be sure to check the pictures.
·Announcement of
Stroke Network Facebook page.
Click to Read
Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org
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Fuel for the
Journey
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 Trusting Yourself
By Lin Mouet
Lin gives some hints on how to prepare for seeing your doctors.
Deciding to take responsibility for your own care may be key to improving.
Click to Read
Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org
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Newsfeed
Review
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 Stroke News
By Jean Guggenheimer
Each month Jean reads the Stroke Newsfeed and selects articles
to review and to link.This month's articles
include:
· More Evidence That Swings in Blood Pressure Raise
Stroke Risk
· Kraft to
cut salt in its foods
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Compelling Clinical Data Proves VitalStim
Therapy Offers Relief from Dysphagia and Swallowing Difficulty
· 10 minutes of fast sprints beat 10 hours of cycling
· Is the pill making you ill
· Study:
Gene testing helps get warfarin dose right
· ED, Heart
Disease May Be Deadly Duo
Click to Read
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The Juggling
Caregiver
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Embarking on a
New Career
 By Claudia
Warner
Claudia became a caregiver four years ago when her husband
had a stroke. This month she begins a column sharing the caregiver
experience. She starts by sharing some of her early learnings.
This column is called The Juggling Caregiver, which many
caregivers can relate to. There is so much to learn and do.
Click to Read
Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org
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Speak No Evil
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 Emotions and Stroke
By Erin and JJ Robertson
Often both survivors and caregivers experience emotional changes
following stroke. These can vary a great deal depending on the type and
severity of the stroke as well as the people involved.
Erin and JJ explore the arena of Emotions and Stroke. JJ
tells of his emotional experiences as a survivor. Be sure to check out
his depression experience. Erin shares her experiences of emotional
changes as a caregiver since JJ's stroke.
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Myomo, A Robotic
Assistive Device
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 New Stroke
Rehabilitation Technology
By David Wasielewski
David introduces readers to a new device targeted at
increasing use of an affected arm. Click below to find out more and to
see where the device is now available.
Click to Read
Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org
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FDA Approves
Botox for Spasicity
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA)
for the treatment of increased muscle stiffness in the elbow, wrist and
fingers in adults with upper limb spasticity.
Many of our members have used Botox to help with
spasticity. Click below to read the press release.
Click to Read
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Member Stories
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 Leah Fileman
Edited by Deb Theriault
Leah experienced her first stroke in May 2006. She had
fought back from being "locked in" and is now able to do many
things her medical team did not think possible in the beginning. Click
below to read her story.
Click to Read
Would you like to have your story featured? Member Stories are written
with the help of our Member Stories Coordinator, Deb Theriault.
First, read the Member Stories Guidelines for
more info on the program. If you are still interested email Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org.
Click Member Stories Permanent
Collection to see the stories which have been published.
Members can add their own stroke experiences to the Bios section of The Gallery.
These are unedited and are not featured in the newsletter.
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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 birth date 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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April 2010
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