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Greetings,
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
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Organization
Highlights
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 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
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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org
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Fuel for the
Journey
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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.
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Read Article
Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org
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Newsfeed
Review
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 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.
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The Juggling
Caregiver
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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
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Speak No Evil
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 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!
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Book Review
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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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Read Article
Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org
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Member Stories
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 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.
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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 Icon to Read Article
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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Copyright ©
August 2010
The Stroke
Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 492
Abingdon, Maryland 21009
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reserved.
Contents may not be reprinted without the organization's
permission. Please contact the editor.
To
submit an article email the editor.
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