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Greetings,
June,
glorious June! It is time to be outside (don't forget sunscreen), to
enjoy family and friends, to grill, to garden. And, if you live where I
do where there is lots of snow in the winter, it is the time of year to
walk outside without fear of frost bite and falls.
I hope you will take some time off
from the great outdoors to read the June newsletter. As usual, our
contributors have done a great job of sharing. Check out the index on
the left.
Enjoy the June
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:
· Stroke Awareness options.
· Young
Stroke Survivors Chat June 2
· Facebook and
Twitter invites
· Message Board
upgrade comments
Click to Read
Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org
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Fuel for the
Journey
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 Just Trying To Take Care of You
By Lin Mouet
Lin reflects on her husband caregiver. She has become
aware of his worries. Lin shares some of their experiences traveling.
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:
· Bran Reduces Heart Disease Deaths
· Why Our Salt Addiction Is Hard To Kick
· Low Vitamin D
Tied to Depression In Older People
· Vice President:
Son to Leave Hospital Next Week
Click to Read
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The Juggling
Caregiver
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 I'm Juggling as
Fast as I Can
By Claudia Warner
Claudia experiences she is juggling many things. She gives
a great idea for those with aphasia - badges. Finally, she gives a
tribute to all Fathers in this the month of Father's Dad.
Click to Read
Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org
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Speak No Evil
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 Post Stroke Job: Right Fit
By Erin and JJ Robertson
Many stroke survivor's struggle with working post-stroke.
Returning to an old job or occupation may not be possible for a number
of reasons. How does one work through the options?
Erin shares their not so positive experience with
Vocational Rehabilitation. Erin and JJ learned that Voc
Rehab's goals may not work for everyone.
JJ shares his experience of working at how to have a
meaningful life. He is now heading back to school.
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Our Unique
Journeys
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 Recovery and New Lives
Two Books
By David Wasielewski
Every stroke is different. Each individual has a story to
tell. Each of these stories is unique.
David reviews two books where stroke survivor's
share their stories. The two books are "Please Don't Leave Me This
Way," by Julia Fox Garrison and "My Year Off," by Robert
McCrum.
The two authors have different approaches to their
stories. Whether you are more analytical or emotional in the approach
to your story, you may enjoy reading others experiences.
Click to Read
Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org
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The Gift from
my Grandpop
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 By Jan Johnson
Jan pays tribute to the two Father Figures in her life,
her grandfather and her uncle. Who were the men that helped you as a
child?
Click to Read
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Member Stories
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 Lenny Harrison Update
Edited by Deb Theriault
Lenny Harrison's story was published in the April, 2009 issue of StrokeNet. Click here for an update on what Lenny
has been up to since then. The update is at the bottom of the original
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 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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Copyright © June
2010
The Stroke
Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 492
Abingdon, Maryland 21009
All rights
reserved.
Contents may not be reprinted without the organization's
permission. Please contact the editor.
To
submit an article email the editor.
Disclaimer
This newsletter is published and owned by The Stroke
Network. The items contained herein are published as submitted and are
provided for general information purposes only. This information should
not be considered as personal advice.
Readers should not rely solely on our newsletter information, but
should make their own inquiries before making any decisions. The Stroke
Network works to maintain up-to-date information from reliable sources;
however, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions or
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guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented
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