Recovery following stroke is seldom an even ride. The survivor improves with lots of hard work and often there are times when no advancement seems to be happening. The good news is that are many alternatives to add to the tool kit.

In this newsletter we introduce you to ideas to explore. Not everything works for every individual. Never quit trying. Improvements can happen years after the stroke.

To see a list of articles, which have been published in this newsletter, check out

Classic Articles. Visit the Message Board regularly for ideas. Search for a topic and/or post a question.

To post on the Message Board, you must be logged in. If you do not remember your userid, look at the top of this newsletter. It says Dear... The name entered should be your userid. If you are still having problems contact Kim Anderson, Membership Administrator.

The Feldenkrais Method can help with mobility. Be sure to check Walt's article to learn more. David Reflects on the survivor recreating their social life. In "Speak No Evil," J.J. reports he is completing his two years at culinary school. He is thinking about what it means to reenter the workforce.

In "The Juggling Caregiver," Claudia shares her summer projects. In "Dancing with Stroke," Jim shares his struggle with consciousness following his stroke.

A new feature, Staff Spotlight, begins this month. Ann Rogers, Personnel Director, is spotlighted.

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 July 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? Some items covered:

● Tips for successfully attending outdoor

activities

● Young Stroke Survivors chats

● Message Board skins

● 10,000 member milestone

Click Icon to Read Article

Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

The Feldenkrais Method

By Walt Kilcullen

The Feldenkrais Method is an alternative medicine method to increase body awareness and mobility. Walt investigates how the method works, provides an interview with a practitioner, includes a personal witness and supplies links where you can research more information.

Click Icon to Read Article

Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Transitions

Rebuilding Life Post Stroke

By David Wasielewski

David reflects on the need for the stroke survivor to recreate their social situation. It is often difficult to fit in.

Click Icon to Read Article

Contact David at

dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

What Was I Thinking?

By Claudia Warner

This month Claudia decided to handle some summer chores, and to deal with situations, which appeared in her life. Read about her experience.

Click Icon to Read Article

Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Preparing for Work Post Stroke
By Erin and J.J. Robertson

J.J. will finish his two year culinary program soon. Both J.J. and Erin reflect on work, what it means, and how they will juggle their family life.

If you (or your survivor) is looking towards work after the stroke be sure to check out Erin and J.J.'s reflections.

Click Icon to Read Article

Contact Erin and J.J. at

erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Struggling with Consciousness

By Jim Sinclair

In the early days following Jim's stroke he struggled with consciousness. There were many mental deceptions. Read about his experiences.

Click Icon to Read Article

Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Staff Spotlight

Ann Rogers
Coordinated by Deb Theriault

Ann Rogers is Personnel Director for The Stroke Network. This month she shares some information so everyone can know her better.

Do you know where Ann lives? What surprises are in her refrigerator? How many children does she have? And there is more...

Click Picture to Read the Article.

Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

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

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.

Click Icon to Read Article

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.

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.

This newsletter may contain links to websites that are created and maintained by other organizations. The Stroke Network does not necessarily endorse the views expressed on these websites, nor does it guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented there.

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