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

 

 

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Vol 12, No 11       

November 2012

 

Greetings,

     

Welcome to the November issue of StrokeNet.

 

In the U.S., millions of people are experiencing cleanup after one of the worse storms in US history. The Stroke Network sends positive thoughts and best wishes to all who have been a part of this event.

 

Walt updates Stem Cell Stroke Rehabilitation research. David continues his discussion of Acupuncture and Stroke. In The Juggling Caregiver Claudia shares some of the dietary changes she has made for the holidays post stroke. 

 

In Speak No Evil J.J. reflects on being a young stroke survivor. Jim explores Setting Goals in Dancing with Stroke. In the staff spotlight this month is Teri Truax.

 

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 November newsletter!  

  

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

 

Organization Highlights

wheelchair2What's Happening
By Maria Erichsen
Operations Manager

 What's happening at The Stroke Network? This issue's article includes:

 

 

● Changing Message Board Theme

Holiday Update

Online Store Holiday Special

 Donations 

Webpages Summary

 

   
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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

 

Taking a Second Look at Stem Cells and Stroke

 By Walt Kilcullen

 

Research to use Stem Cells to improve outcomes of many diseases is ongoing. In March 2010, Walt wrote an article on Stroke and Stem Cell research. This month Walt supplies an update.

 

 

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 Contact Walt  at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

 

Acupuncture and Stroke Rehabilitation

Examining the Research

By David Wasielewski

  

Many found David's article last month about his personal experience with acupuncture as a Stroke Therapy interesting. 

 

This month he researched articles on Acupuncture and Stroke to help readers learn more.

 

 

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

 

The Juggling Caregiver

Juggler

Feasting Time Begins

By Claudia Warner 

 

It is the time of year when feasting begins. The holiday season is upon us. 

 

Like many stroke survivor families, Claudia is faced with the issue of selecting foods which help with a compromised immune system. Read what she has learned.

 

    

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org   

 

 

Speak No Evil

Young Stroke Survivor Reflections
By J.J. Robertson
 

J.J. is a young survivor. He stroked when he was 33. In this article J.J. reflects on the issues facing young stroke survivors. 

 

Whether or not your stroke experience is as someone under 50, his reflections will be helpful. Everyone's experience is unique and yet there are lots of similarities.

 

  

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Contact Erin and J.J. at 

 

Dancing with Stroke

Setting Goals

by Jim Sinclair

 

Before his stroke Jim was a golfer. He shares with us how he became a golfer again. Setting goals was key.

 

  

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Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org 

 

 

Staff Spotlight

Teri Truax 
Coordinated by Deb Theriault 

 

Teri Truax, who is Celebrations Monitor for this newsletter, is featured in staff spotlight. Be sure to check out some facts about Teri.

 

 

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"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

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