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StrokeNet Newsletter

 

StrokeNet Newsletter Staff  

Lin Wisman, Editor
Rick Griffith 

Walt Kilcullen
Erin and JJ Robertson
Dean Reinke
Deb Theriault
Teri Truax
Claudia Warner
David Wasielewski

 

 

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Vol 12, No 2         

February 2012

 

Dear Steve,

  
Happy Leap Year! This month there is an extra day at the end of February. Be sure to enjoy it!

 

The Robertsons began the New Year by focusing attention on improving health. Be sure to check out Speak No Evil to learn their game plan. Maybe you will get some ideas for your game plan. In The Juggling Caregiver Claudia shares an idea for Valentine's Day.

 

David reviews the book "Who's in charge?   Free Will and the Science of the Brain," by Michael S. Gazzaniga. Dean shares data on how young blood might rejuvenate old brains. Audra Rodriguez, a caregiver is featured.

 

Be sure to check organization news in Organization Highlights. Member Celebrations lists those who has registered their birthday or stroke anniversary in February.

 

Enjoy the February newsletter!  

  

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

 

Organization Highlights

Description: Lightning BoltWhat's Happening
By Maria Erichsen
Operations Manager

What's happening at The Stroke Network? Some items covered:

  Thank you for your patience!!

  Message Board changes - what has happened

●  Message Board changes - what is to come

●  How to change your Message Board theme 

 

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

 

Speak No Evil

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By J.J. and Erin Robertson

 

The Robertsons are on a campaign to improve health. Read about their accomplishments. You may find ideas which help in your situation.

 

 

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Contact Erin and J.J. at

erobertson@strokenetwork.org   

 

 

The Juggling Caregiver

Description: Lightning BoltHappy Heart Day

By Claudia Warner

 

Claudia shares the oddity of weather in the Midwest U.S. in January 2012. She ends her article by sharing a recipe that is an idea for Valentine's Day.

 

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org   

 

 

Book Review 

Description: http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/images/gazzaniga.gif"Who's in charge?   Free Will and the Science of the Brain"  

By Michael S. Gazzaniga

Reviewed by David Wasielewski

    

Michael Gazzaniga, who is a neuroscientist, gives his perspective on the science of the brain.   

   

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Contact David at

dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org 

 

News Review

Young Blood Rejuvenates Old Brains       

By Dean Reinke

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For a number of years research has been taking place to see if new cells can replace older cells, which includes migrating to the area where the dead cells reside.  

 

Dean cites several studies which begin to address the problems. Mice may still be the focus of study, but they point to possible future therapies for humans.

 

 

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

 

 Contact Dean at dreinke@strokenetwork.org  

  

 

Member Stories

Audra RodriguezDescription: Lightning Bolt
By Deb Theriault
Member Stories Administrator 

    

 

Audra is a caregiver. She did not hesitate when her mother had a stroke in 2006. Audra explains how her life has changed.

 

 

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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  

   

 

Member Celebrations

Description: Lightning BoltBirthdays 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 arrow next to your user id. >From the drop down menu select My Settings.

 

 

 

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  The Stroke Network, Inc.
  P.O. Box 492 Abingdon, Maryland 21009
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