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David reports on his unexpected experience with Acupuncture. In The Juggling Caregiver, Claudia share experiences with places not so accessible. In Speak No Evil, Erin reports on learnings to deal with the medical establishment.

Jim reports, in Dancing with Stroke, his experience of learning to drive again. Next is a list of 10 data points which might help US citizens navigate November voting. Next find a link to the Stroke Survivor story of George Cormak. In the staff spotlight this month is Kimmie Anderson.

Be sure to check Organization Highlights for organization news, and Member Celebrations to see who has registered their birthday or stroke anniversary.

Enjoy the October 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? This issue's article includes:

● Fall tasks reminder

● Halloween Party announced

● Instructions to enter the Chat Room

● Halloween skin - get in the spirit!
● Online Store sale

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Adventures in Acupuncture

Does it Work?

By David Wasielewski

On a recent trip to California David discovered a cousin who is a licensed Acupuncturist. His cousin showed David how acupuncture could be of help in his situation.

Since arriving back home David has begun to work with a local Acupuncturist. Read about his experiences.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Enjoy the Season

By Claudia Warner

Fall has come to Iowa. The Warners are enjoying the season. Claudia speaks of a recent tourist stop when accessibility was an issue.

They found ways to overcome most of the obstacles. She reminds all of us not to be detoured by disabilities!

Towards the end of the article Claudia recommends a movie.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Negotiating the Medical Establishment
By Erin Robertson

This month the Robertson's son had a medical emergency. Erin was reminded of the things she learned following J.J.'s stroke. She shares learnings.

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Contact Erin and J.J. at

erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Driving Issues

by Jim Sinclair

Many survivors (and their families) struggle with the ability to drive following stroke. Jim shares his experience of getting behind the wheel again.

He shares some ideas for self-evaluation, which can help the survivor decide if driving again is in the cards. Remember: safety first!

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Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Ten Data Points to Help Vote

Exercise your Constitutional Right

In the US on November 6 there will be a national election. This article is a list, which might help navigate voting especially for those of us in the stroke community.

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Stories of Stroke Recovery

George Cormack

George Cormack, who lives in the UK, suffered four heart attacks and a stroke while giving birth to her twins. Read her miracle story.

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Staff Spotlight

Kimmie Anderson
Coordinated by Deb Theriault

Kimmie Anderson is Membership Administrator for The Stroke Network. Learn more about Kimmie.

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Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

"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

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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Disclaimer

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