I hope you are having a good season. This month my family took two road trips. Included were stops at Harry Truman Presidential Library (Independence, Mo) and Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Library (Abilene, Ks). Both are worth the trip.

Several years ago we visited Lincoln Presidential Museum (Springfield, Il) and Bill Clinton Presidential Library (Little Rock, Ar). They were also worth the trip. It is a great way to stretch your mind and learn new data.

Celebration Administrator position open. Nancy Fiduk is retiring from the position. Each month the Celebration Administrator collects birthdays and stroke anniversary dates members have registered and creates the Member Celebrations article for this newsletter.

This job requires attention to detail so may not be the best fit for a recent survivor. If you are interested, please let me know.

Enjoy the August newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
What is Happening By Maria Erichsen Maria reports on what has happened this month with The Stroke Network. Items she covers include: · New Message Board features · Stroke Network Toolbar · Staff Changes · Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser Click Icon to Read Article Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Fuel for the Journey
What No One Sees By Lin Mouet Most stroke survivors have hidden deficits. And they may have them for years. It takes courage and planning to deal with these deficits. Lin shares her journey and what she has learned. Click Icon to Read Article Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org

Newsfeed Review
Stroke News This month we are featuring an article which states the health risks of smoking pipes and cigars. Many articles have been written about the ill affects of smoking cigarettes, but this research says pipes and cigars are also dangerous to your health. Click Icon to Read Article

The Juggling Caregiver
Our L-O-N-G Conversation By Claudia Warner Claudia shares their adventure with Aphasia. Whether or not you experience Aphasia, this is an inspiring story. Often progress is made when we invent new ways to use those brain cells. Click Icon to Read Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil
New Career By Erin and JJ Robertson J.J. is preparing to go back to school - to study culinary arts. It is turning out to be a complicated process. We look forward to following his journey. We commend him as an Aphasia patient for going for a new career! Click Icon to Read Article Contact Erin and JJ at erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Book Review

Living With Stroke: A Guide for Families

By Richard R Senelick, MD Peter Rossi, MD and Karla Dougherty

Reviewed By David Wasielewski

Many families are provided with literature, which primarily deals with technical issues, following a stroke. David saw early on that literature dealing with the emotional side was critical for families. The book he reviews does some of both. Be sure to check it out.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories

John Griffiths
Deb Theriault helps John Griffiths tell his story

John Griffiths, who lives in Ontario, is a nine year stroke survivor. John shares his journey since his stroke.

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.

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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Each month members' birthdays, which they have placed in their message board profile, are listed.

To add your birthday, on the Message Board, access the drop down menu next to your name in the upper left hand corner. Select My Profile. Click Edit My Profile in the upper right hand corner. Scroll own to the birth date section and enter. Also fill in the interests section.

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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