Happy September. In the northern hemisphere we are preparing ourselves for long winter days. In the meantime, there is still a chance to enjoy some good weather. Be sure you don't miss it!

Teri Truax is the new Celebrations Monitor. Welcome Teri!

This month I want to draw special attention to Walt Kilcullen's article "Yoga for Stroke Survivors." He reports on a yoga program, which is designed for survivors. It is yet another idea that can used toward stroke rehabilitation.

Enjoy the September 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:

· Football Party Invitation
· Stroke Network on Facebook

· Chat Schedule

· Calendar - Holidays are coming

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Yoga for Stroke Survivors

By Walt Kilcullen

Walt had the opportunity to attend a yoga class designed for Stroke Survivors. It was tailored to individual needs.

Have you considered yoga in stroke rehabilitation?

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Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Transitions

Developing New Social Networks after Stroke
By David Wasielewski

Following a stroke, many Survivors experience a loss of friends. David explores this issue and suggests way to expand your network.

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Contact David at

dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

News Review

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Stroke Severity

By Dean Reinke

For some time it has been known that Omega-3s are healthy. This month two articles are featured which show Omega-3s relationship to stroke.

Taking Omega-3s before a stroke can reduce the severity.

http://machineslikeus.com/news/omega-3s-reduce-stroke-severity

Taking Omega-3's after stroke is important.

The name of this article is: "The salutary effects of DHA dietary supplementation on cognition, neuroplasticity, and membrane homeostasis after brain trauma"

http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/neu.2011.1872

If there is an area you would like Dean to research, send him an email.

Contact Dean at dreinke@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

The Power of Reading

By Claudia Warner

Reading has historically been an important part of both Wes and Claudia's lives. One of the results of Wes' stroke was aphasia.

Claudia explains how Wes's reading has improved. She makes suggestions, which you might find helpful in learning to read and comprehend again.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Meeting New Groups
By Erin Robertson

Erin and J.J. recently took a trip to Las Vegas. During the trip they had the opportunity to visit with two of Erin's old friends and their spouses. Erin recalls the experience and explains what she will do differently next time.

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Contact Erin and JJ at erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories

Bill Ritter
By Deb Theriault
Senior Contributing Writer

Bill stroked in 2004. After many hours of therapy his doctors informed him he had plateaued. He began to work with a personal trainer. His hard work has paid off in rehabilitation results.

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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 Administrator, 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 Teri Truax

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.

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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 display name to see your profile. When browsing 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

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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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