Organization Highlights
What is Happening By Maria Erichsen Maria reports on what is happening at The Stroke Network. This month she lists accomplishments during 2009. Click to Read Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Walkaide

A Device to Improve Footdrop
By David Wasielewski

Walkaide is a device designed to address Footdrop. David has used the device for several years. He explains how it works, his experience, and how to go about obtaining the device.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Driving After Stroke
Should You?? By Walter Kilcullen Walt addresses the issue of stroke survivors driving. If you (or your loved one) are thinking about driving again after a stroke be sure to check out the advise in this article. Click to Read Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Support Groups 101

III. Making it Happen
By Deb Theriault

This month Deb contributes the last of three articles which address how to begin a support group. The focus of the article this month is "Making it Happen."

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Read the first article Determine your Goal.
Read the second article Setting the Stage

Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Fuel for the Journey

Enjoying your Grandkids
By Lin Mouet

Are you having problems interacting with Grandkids since your stroke? Lin shares her experiences and gives some advise.

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Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org

Reflections of a Survivor
Corkscrew Part II By Brian Kahlbaugh Brian reflects on the stroke roller coaster. Click to Read

Speak No Evil

Description: http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/images/monkey.gif Wanted: Good Listeners
By Erin and JJ Robertson

Since his stroke JJ has struggled with expressing himself to others. He comments on the training the general population may (or may not) receive on dealing with stroke survivors and others with communication issues. His reflection is followed by Erin's.

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Contact Erin and JJ at erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories

Hunter Brumfield
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Hunter, who stroked in 2005, has had a remarkable journey both before and after his stroke. Be sure to read his story!

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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

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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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To submit an article email the editor.

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