Two of our writers, Erin and J.J. Robertson, were selected in June to participate in a National Stroke Association event to lobby congress in Washington DC. Be sure to read Erin's account in Speak No Evil.

Lobbying sound like too much in your situation? There are also articles on Alexia, Learning to say Yes to Stroke, Growing New Brain Neurons, and Vacations.

The Member Story, Phil Anderson, focuses on running. The newsletter begins and ends with monthly regulars: Organization Highlights and Member Celebrations.

Enjoy the July newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights

What's Happening
By Maria Erichsen
Operations Manager

What's happening at The Stroke Network?

Areas covered in this month's report include:

· July 4th Greetings

· Message Board Toolbar

· Instant Messenger

· Member Stories

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Alexia

Losing the Ability to Read After a Stroke

By Walt Kilcullen

Many stroke survivors experience Alexia, losing the ability to read, following a stroke. In this article the condition is examined.

Recommendations are given that may help you find help. Walt also includes some ideas you can follow on your own.

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Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Say Yes to Stroke

By David Wasielewski

It is often difficult for stroke survivors to create new lives. David offers encouragement by sharing his story.

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Contact David at

dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

News Review

New Brain Neurons

By Dean Reinke

Dean has found several articles about growing new neurons. Click the icon to learn more.

If you have a specific area you would like researched, please contact Dean.

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Contact Dean at dreinke@strokenetwork.org

he Juggling Caregiver

Summer Fun

By Claudia Warner

Claudia shares some family history regarding vacations. This year they are planning to stay near home.

Check out the article for ideas you may be able to use.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Lobbying for Stroke
By Erin Robertson

Erin and J.J. were recently selected by the National Stroke Association to be part of a group lobbying congress in Washington D.C.

In this article Erin gives all the details of her trip. Whether or not you have ever considered being part of a lobbying group, the stroke family will find Erin's article interesting.

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Contact Erin and JJ at erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories

Phil Anderson
Edited by Deb Theriault
Senior Writer

Phil Anderson is a runner. That passion has helped him over the years. It was very helpful in stroke recovery.

Member Stories is an regular feature in 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.

Member Celebrations

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.

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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