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Walkaide
Driving After Stroke
Support Groups 101
Fuel for the Journey
Reflections of a Survivor
Speak No Evil
Member Stories
Member Celebrations
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Lin Wisman, Editor
Nancy Fiduk
Jean Guggenheimer
Walt Kilcullen
Lin Mouet
Erin and JJ Robertson
Deb Theriault
David Wasielewski
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Vol 10, No 1
  January 2010
Dear Steve,

Happy New Year!! I hope 2010 is a good year for you.

Have you made any resolutions? Here a few to consider:

 

· Exercise five days a week to improve general health and stroke deficiencies

· Improve diet (add a salad every three days?)

· Find one thing to give up for the year.

· Remember to regularly hug your kids and grandkids, moms and dads, aunts and uncles and good friends.

· Volunteer in your community

· Attend your local religious services regularly.

· Select one stroke deficiency to improve this year. (Be realistic, LOL)

· Learn or improve a skill

· Select a hobby

· If you don't have a pet, get one.

· Visit The Stroke Network Message Board regularly and help others in the stroke family

 

Whatever you decide to resolve, remember to have fun.


Enjoy the January newsletter!

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
Lightning BoltWhat is Happening
By Maria Erichsen

Maria reports on what is happening at The Stroke Network. This month she lists accomplishments during 2009.


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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org
Walkaide
A Device to Improve Footdrop
Lightning Bolt 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
Lightning Bolt 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.

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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."


Click to Read this Month's Installment

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
Lightning Bolt Corkscrew Part II
By Brian Kahlbaugh
 
Brian reflects on the stroke roller coaster.


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Speak No Evil
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.

 
Member Stories
Hunter Brumfield

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
Bios Pix 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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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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The Stroke Network, Inc.
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