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Vol
12, No 1
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January 2012
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Greetings,
Happy New Year to all our readers. I hope
2012 is a good year for you. Recently I heard a quote stating that
everyone makes their own happiness. Don't let your situation or other
people dictate your happiness this year!
Claudia introduces an alternative to
resolutions in The Juggling Caregiver. Her list of 12
are Caregiver Resolutions. This gives a new perspective. If you
make resolutions, you may want to consider using some of hers.
Walt addresses the issue of Caregiving
Planning. David explores ways to help medical personnel understand the
patient experience.
J.J. updates us on returning to school. Whether
you are considering going back to school or planning some other
alternative, have a read. Dean highlights articles on the role of salt.
Mark Patton is featured in Member Stories. And
as usual, check out Organization Highlights and Member Celebrations.
Enjoy the January 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?
Changes at The Stroke Network in 2011 are highlighted.
Check it out to be sure you did not miss anything!
Click Icon to Read Article
Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org
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The Juggling Caregiver
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 Caregiver
Resolutions
By Claudia Warner
This is the time of year to make
New Year's Resolutions. Claudia lists 12, which are Caregiver
Resolutions for 2012.
Click Icon to Read Article
Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org
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Understanding
the Patient Experience
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New Ways to Advocate 
By David Wasielewski
David has been involved in programs which help
medical personnel to better understand the patient's perspective. He
has found this is also a great way to support Stroke Survivors.
Click Icon to Read Article
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Planning for Caregiving
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 What if the
Survivor Outlives the Caregiver?
By Walt Kilcullen
What happens to the Stroke Survivor
should their caregiver not outlive them? Walt discovered that far too
many have not planned for this possibility. Check out his discussion.
What is your family's plan?
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Read Article
Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org
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Speak No Evil
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 Reflection on
Returning to School
By J.J. Robertson
J.J. writes the Speak No Evil
column solo this month. He just finished the first quarter of the
second year of his school program.
In this column he updates everyone
on the experience. If you are thinking about going back to school, be
sure to read what J.J. has to say.
Click Icon to
Read Article
Contact Erin and J.J. at
erobertson@strokenetwork.org
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News Review
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Salt
By Dean Reinke
Dean reviews several articles which
contradict of role of salt in health.
If there is an
area you would like Dean to research, send him an email.
Contact Dean at dreinke@strokenetwork.org
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Member Stories
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Mark Patton 
By Deb Theriault
Member Stories Administrator
Mark Patton, who stroked in 2005,
is featured. When Mark first had his stroke he had locked-in syndrome.
Be sure to check out how he has fought to improve.
Click Photo to
Read Story
Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org
Member Stories is an regular feature of this newsletter. They are a
way for Members to share their accomplishments post stroke.
To read past stories, click Member Stories Permanent Collection
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Member Celebrations
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 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.
Click Icon to Read Article
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.
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Copyright ©
January 2012
The
Stroke Network, Inc.
P.O. Box
492 Abingdon, Maryland 21009
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