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12, No 11
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November 2012
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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
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Organization Highlights
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What'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
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Taking a Second Look at Stem Cells and
Stroke
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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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Article
Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org
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Acupuncture and Stroke Rehabilitation
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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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Read Article
Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org
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The Juggling Caregiver
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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
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Speak No Evil
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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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Dancing with Stroke
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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
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Staff Spotlight
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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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Read Article.
"Staff Spotlight" is a
recurring feature that showcases the Stroke Network's terrific
volunteer staff.
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Member Stories
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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.
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Member Celebrations
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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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Copyright ©
November 2012
The
Stroke Network, Inc.
P.O. Box
492 Abingdon, Maryland 21009
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