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Greetings,
In the northern hemisphere we are
now into the month we call "the dog days of summer." Hope
everyone is staying cool.
Celebrations Monitor
Celebration Monitor position for
this newsletter is open. This job is to pull together monthly the
birthday and anniversary data from the Message Board. It does require
attention to detail. If you are interested, please email or PM me.
Yvonne Honigsberg
is resigning the position to pursue other endeavors. We are sorry to
see her go and wish her luck.
If you were a bit confused with the article on
Alexia last month, the problem was not you. There were problems with
the article as first seen. It has been corrected. See Corrections at
the end of this newsletter for a link.
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's Happening
By Maria Erichsen
Operations Manager
What's happening at The Stroke Network?
Areas covered in this month's report include:
· Why participate in
The Stroke Network?
· Chat and
Chat Schedule tabs changed
· Stroke Awareness
On-line Store sale
·
Bullroast fundraiser scheduled Nov 13
· Where to go for Help
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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org
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Understanding Memory Issues and
Stroke
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By David
Wasielewski
Many
stroke survivors have problems with memory. This article explores how
scientists now believe memory is formed.
It
might help survivors and their families to better understanding their
own experience of memory loss.
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News Review
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Hand and Finger
Rehabilitation
By Dean Reinke
Dean researched products, which are
advertised to improve hand and finger movements. Check out these
websites and videos!
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Read Article
Contact Dean at dreinke@strokenetwork.org
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The
Juggling Caregiver
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 Hot, Hot,
Hot
By Claudia Warner
Like most of the U.S., it was
really hot in Iowa last month.
Claudia shares some ideas that help
keep one moving, even in the heat. She also shares ideas of how to increase
liquid intake. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!
Click Icon to Read Article
Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org
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Speak No Evil
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 Aphasia Survivor Speaks Out
By J.J. Robertson
Before his stroke J.J. enjoyed
speaking publically and he enjoyed politics. He has discovered he does
not have to give up these passions.
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Read Article
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Book Review
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 "Crossing the Void --
My Aphasic Journey"
By Carol Schultz
Reviewed by Lin Wisman
Carol Cline Schultz, who is a
member of The Stroke Network, stroked from a PFO (hole in the heart).
In her book she explains her journey.
One of the main problems after her
stroke was aphasia. In spite of severe aphasis,
she was able to write the book.
Read Carol's Member Story
below.
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Member Stories
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Carol Schultz
Edited by Deb Theriault
Senior Writer
Carol stroked in 1998. Traveling over a thousand miles to
receive medical assistance was a harrowing experience.
Since her stroke Carol has made tremendous progress.
Click Photo to Read Story
Read the review of her book above.
Member Stories is an regular
feature of this newsletter. They are a way for Members to share their
accomplishments post stroke. Would you like to have your story
featured? Member Stories are written with the help of our Member
Stories Coordinator, Deb Theriault.
Steps:
1.Read the Member
Stories Guidelines for more info on the program.
2. Click Member Stories Permanent
Collection to see the stories, which have been published
3. If you are still interested e-mail Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org.
In lieu of a Member Story, members can add their own
stroke experiences to the Bios section of The Gallery or start a new Blog on the Stroke Network. 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
Click Icon to Read Article
Would you like to become the new Celebrations Monitor and compose this
article every month? Apply today.
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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Correction
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 Alexia
Losing the
Ability to Read After a Stroke
By Walt Kilcullen
This article appeared in the July
newsletter. Some parts went missing. It has been corrected.
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Read Article
Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org
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Copyright ©
August 2011
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
results of any actions based upon this information. If you have any
questions regarding any of these items, contact the newsletter editor.
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guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented
there.
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