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Vol 10, No 11
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November 2010
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Greetings,
Hope you have all
your ducks in a row for the change is season. I have been busy
preparing. This includes planning a new exercise routing (which does
not require walking outside), working on my wardrobe and having my car
serviced.
Since the last
newsletter I have had surgery to remove my shunt which slipped from my
head into my abdomen (ouch). Everything went well. In fact, they
decided not to keep me over night in the hospital. This is good. It is
a relief to have the surgery completed. Apparently, this is something
which rarely happens. The shunt was supposed to stay where it was
embedded in 1997. I guess my body just decided to get rid of it, but
was not successful on its own.
This month we have
several interesting articles. Have a look!
Enjoy the November
Newsletter!
Lin Wisman
Director Information Resources
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org
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Organization
Highlights
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 What's Happening
By Maria Erichsen
Maria reports on what has happened
this month with The Stroke Network. Items she covers include:
·
Message Board Holiday Skins
· Holiday Chats
·
Donation Thank You
· Health on the Net Foundation Compliance
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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org
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The
Exceptional Therapist
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 By
David Wasielewski
David shares his list of the Qualities of an
Exceptional Therapist. Whether you have your own list, are evaluating
therapists, are figuring out how to be an exceptional therapist, or a
just interested, be sure to read his article.
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Reducing the
Risk of Stroke after TIA
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What can one do?
By Walt Killcullen
Many stroke survivors experiences
one or more TIAs before their stroke. Walt discusses the question of
how to insure that later one develops a full blown stroke.
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Read Article
Contact Walt at wkillcullen@strokenetwork.org
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Fuel for the
Journey
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Mending Our Broken Pieces
By Lin Mouet
It takes time and planning to heal
after a stroke. Lin shares what it takes.
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Read Article
Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org
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Newsfeed
Review
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 Stroke News
By Shari Bookstaff
Each month the Newsfeed Review Administrator selects
several stories which have appeared in the media.
She reviews each and provides a link to the article. Stories
recommended this month include:
· Jill Bolte Taylor Story
· Stroke
Treatments
· Bionic Leg
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Read Article
Contact Shari at sbookstaff@strokenetwork.org
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The Juggling
Caregiver
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The "Discriminating
Eater"
By Claudia Warner
Claudia shares what she has learned
to help a stroke survivor maintain their appetite. She includes several
recipes.
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Contact
Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org
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Speak No Evil
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Stroke Conference
By Erin and JJ Robertson
Erin and J.J. attended the annual
conference of SSEEO, Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other, in
Chicago. They reflect on the experience.
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Member Stories
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 There is no new
Member Story this month. Read below for instructions to have your story
featured.
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 Yvonne Honigsberg
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.
Contact Yvonne at yhonigsberg@strokenetwork.org
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Each month members' birthdays and Stroke Anniversaries,which
they have placed in their message board profile, are listed in the
newsletter.
Be sure your birthday and stroke anniversary are in your profile. From
the home page of the Message Board, click the drop down menu with your
id or display name to see your profile. Select Edit Profile.
Each day birthdays and stroke
anniversaries are also listed on the Message Board.
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Copyright ©
November 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
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Network. The items contained herein are published as submitted and are
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Readers should not rely solely on our newsletter information, but
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