StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

The holidays have begun. It can be a mad rush. The chaos can drive both survivors and caregivers crazy. But, many of our readers have learned, over the years, how to successfully organize and enjoy the holiday.

In The Juggling Caregiver, Claudia shares how to be a carefree caregiver during the holidays. Next, Deb shares her five best tips for remaining sane as a survivor.

There are a lot of people out there promoting various remedies to stroke. In "Developing a Skeptical Mindset" David shares how to evaluate the claims.

If you are thinking about returning to driving post stroke be sure to read Speak No Evil. J.J. explains the steps he went through. Jim introduces the term Care Partner in Dancing with Stroke. Dr David Brenner is featured in Staff Spotlight.

Be sure to check out organization news in Organization Highlights and Member Celebrations to see who has registered their birthday or stroke anniversary.

Enjoy the December 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? This issue's article includes:

● Thank You!

● Donations

● Advance Help

● Hanukkah/Christmas Party Friday, Dec 21

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Be a Carefree Caregiver

By Claudia Warner

Caregiving can be daunting at the best of times. The holidays can add to anxiety. Claudia has some suggestions on how to make the holidays easier.

If you are a survivor you will also find these suggestions helpful. Bottomline - find ways to make life easier for everyone!

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Five Ways to Make the Season Easier

Suggestions for a Simpler Post-Stroke Holiday

By Deb Theriault

Many stroke survivors have found ways to make all kinds of activities easier. Deb shares some of her ideas to make the holiday season easier. It is not necessary to replicate what has been done for decades or even generations!

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Contact Walt at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Developing a Skeptical Mindset

Stroke Panacea?

By David Wasielewski

There is a lot of info out there about stroke recovery. A lot of it is helpful. Some of it not so helpful.

David reminds each of us to carefully consider claims. It is worthwhile to search for answers, but buyer beware!

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil
Driving Post Stroke By J.J. and Erin Robertson Like many stroke survivors, J.J. was anxious to get behind the wheel again. It adds to independence and expands what the survivor can to in their family. J.J. explains the process he went through to reinstate his drivers license and to ready himself. Click Icon to Read Article Contact Erin and J.J. at erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Care Partmers

by Jim Sinclair

In this month's article Jim suggests using the term Care Partner as opposed to Caregiver. He reflects on his nine year stroke survivor journey.

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Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Staff Spotlight

David Brenner
Coordinated by Deb Theriault

Dr David Brenner is a neurologist. He is an Expert for The Stroke Network answering member's questions which they pose in the Ask an Expert feature.

"Staff Spotlight" is a recurring feature that showcases the Stroke Network's terrific volunteer staff.

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Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

"Staff Spotlight" is a recurring feature that showcases the Stroke Network's terrific volunteer staff.

Member Stories
We'd like to tell your stroke story. Please consider being featured in a StrokeNet "Member Story" article. Click the icon to learn more about what it takes to get your story published in StrokeNet.

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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Contact Teri at ttruax@strokenetwork.org

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 arrow next to your user id. From the drop down menu select My Settings.

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Disclaimer

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