May is US Stroke Awareness Month. It is easy when you are dealing with stroke on a daily basis to forget the statistics and the data to help prevent a new stroke. The National Stroke Association posted the document linked below that serves as a refresher for those of us with lots of first hand experience.

Remind yourself and share with others.

http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/Stroke_101_Fact_Sheet.pdf?docID=8343

Open Position

News Administrator

Shari Bookstaff has announced her resignation.

Position Description:

· Reports to the Information Resources Director Information Resources

· Screens and selects stroke related article for inclusion in the organization newsfeed at least twice per week, preferable more.

· Features a newsfeed article for the monthly newsletter.

· Screens and selects articles about stroke for inclusion on the message board "News System" at least three times per week, preferably more.

If you are interested, please fill out the online application. Note that this is the position you are interested in. Application link: http://www.strokenetwork.net/questions/volunteerrequest.htm

All Stroke Network positions are voluntary.

After a wet and cold April I'm looking forward to May flowers. We have been lucky to have some April flowers - always a good sign. Cleo, the cat, has decided that her window perch, which is cold in the winter, is back in season. She is enjoying the birds.

Enjoy the May newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights

What's Happening
By Maria Erichsen

What's happening at The Stroke Network? Areas covered in this month's report include:

· Promoting Stroke Awareness

· Stroke Network Book Club

· Ask an Expert

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Brainstem Stroke

By David Wasielewski

There are many different kinds of stroke. One of the most lethal is Brainstem Stroke. David explains what Brainstem Stroke is and what problems occur.

Ninety percent of trainstem strokers die in the first month. Congrats to all our members who have made it!

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Contact David at

dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Risks for Stroke

By Walt Killcullen

Cutting the risk of a 1^st, 2^nd, or even 3^rd stroke is an area of great interest. Walt has created a list of risks, many of which are controllable. Which of these can you address to improve your life?

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Contact Walt at wkillcullen@strokenetwork.org

Imagining Stroke Rehab
By Randy Stark Randy, a Physical Therapist, addresses the practice of visualization and stroke rehab. He includes some simple directions, which you can try. Does mind over matter really work? Check it out. Click Icon to Read Article

Newsfeed Review
Stroke News Each month several articles in stroke news are brought to the attention of readers. This month three articles were selected: · Antidepressants Linked to Increased Heart Attack Stroke Risk · SUBWAY Restaurants Take Sodium Levels to Heart · Coffee Tied to Lower Stroke Risk Click Icon to Read Article

The Juggling Caregiver

Is It Spring Yet?

By Claudia Warner

Spring is trying to make it to the Warners. Claudia shares what she has been doing on their property to prepare for spring.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

The Traveling Caregiver

By Erin and JJ Robertson

Erin recently started a new job which requires significant travel. This has put new pressure on everyone in the family. Be sure to check out the changes.

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Contact Erin and JJ at erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Gardening in your Post Stroke World

Part I.

By Deb Theriault

Spring is almost here in the northern hemisphere. Deb begins a two part series on Gardening for Stroke Survivors. She begins with a discussion on garden boxes. Next she shares data on hand tools. Gloves and aprons as well as useful websites conclude this article.

If you have missed gardening post stroke, or a considering it as an option be sure to read this article. Anyone would be pleasantly surprised at all the possibilities.

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Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories

There is no Member Story this month.

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. Then, click Member Stories Permanent Collection to see the stories, which have been published.

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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