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StrokeNet Newsletter Staff  

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

 

 

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Vol 12, No 3          

March 2012

 

Greetings,

In my part of the world they say "March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb." I look forward to spring!

 

This month there are several articles which give new ideas and/or more information, which you may be able to use.

 

Walt writes an article about Telerehabilitation, using communication tools for therapy. This is not in addition to therapy in a hospital or rehabilitation center, but therapy done totally by telephone, e-mail, or other electronic communication devices.

 

Claudia finally bought an e-reader. She reports in The Juggling Caregiver on its functionality. David reviews a book which explains how we read. Erin had an accident a month ago. She and J.J. both write about Role Reversal in their column, Speak No Evil.  

 

Dean discovered an article which explains different methods to rehab gait. Member, Philip Hanaburgh's book "Are You Ready" is reviewed by Lin. A notice about an Adapted Sailing Program in New York is included. 

 

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

 

Enjoy the March newsletter!  

  

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

 

Organization Highlights

Description: wheelchair2What's Happening
By Maria Erichsen
Operations Manager

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

   Message Board Changes 

   Spring reminders 


Check out the additions and changes! It may help your experience on the Message Board.

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

 

Rehabilitation after a Stroke

Description: Lightning BoltTelerehab
By Walt Kilcullen

Walt researched telehabilitation, rehab which is accomplished using the telephone, e-mail, or other electronic communication devices.  

 

The idea is not that the patient attends outpatient therapy or has a therapist come to the home. Rather, the rehab is a completed entirely through telecommunication.

 

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Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

 

The Juggling Caregiver

Description: JugglerE-Readers

By Claudia Warner

 

Claudia, who is a reader, did not initially think that an e-reader was a good idea. She enjoyed the experience of books. But, carrying large books pushed her to have another look.  

 

As of Valentine's day her family has an e-reader. Her husband, the survivor, loves it. He is not only reading more, but is using it for therapy.

 

If you don't have an e-reader, find out about the Warner's experience. It you do have an e-reader you will find yourself nodding. I know I did.

 

 

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org   

 

 

Book Review 

Description: bookreadingReading in the Brain, the Science and Evolution of a Human Invention

By Stanislaus Dehaene     

Reviewed by David Wasielewski

 

David shares with readers the book "Reading in the Brain, the Science and Evolution of a Human Invention." This book explains how we read. It may be of particular interest to those who are dealing with aphasia.

 

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Contact David at

dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org 

 

Speak No Evil

Description: speakcolRole Reversal
By J.J. and Erin Robertson 

Erin had an accident a month ago and has had to take time to mend. J.J. has become the caregiver. Role reversal is hard on everyone, but a learning experience.

 

 

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Contact Erin and J.J. at

erobertson@strokenetwork.org   

 

 

News Review

Description: NewsGait Rehabilitation 

By Dean Reinke

 

Dean found an article, which reviews the various methods used to rehabilitate gait. Do you have any idea what method therapists used to improve your gait? 

 

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

 

 Contact Dean at dreinke@strokenetwork.org  

  

 

Book Review 

Description: http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/images/ready.gif"Are You Ready 

By Philip Hanaburgh 

Reviewed by Lin Wisman 

   

Philip, who is a member of The Stroke Network, wrote a book reflecting on his experience. His story is uplifting.

 

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Contact Lin at

lwisman@strokenetwork.org 

 

Notice

Description: http://www.strokenetwork.org/newsletter/images/sailing2.gifAdapted Sailing Program

New York 

 

One of our members, Avi Golden, sent this info recently. Helen Hayes Hospital in New York is hosting a free of charge sailing event when they will train disabled to sail using adaptive equipment. If you are interested and live in New York you may want to check this out.

 

 

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Member Stories

There is no new Member Story this month.  

 

Contact Deb Theriault, Member Stories Administrator, 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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