StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

This month we are introducing a new columnist. Angela Hager, a survivor since 2012, will be writing a column, "Keeping Up the Fight." She will be exploring the many ways that survivors deal with depression.

In this issue, in "The Juggling Caregiver," Claudia writes about ways to endure the heat. Since his stroke J.J. has struggled with writing. In "Speak No Evil," Erin and J.J. talk about the struggle of writing when you have aphasia

In Dancing with Stroke, Jim contributes his experiences with depression. Angela introduces her column, "Keeping Up the Fight," by writing about depression as an ongoing battle.

David tackles the subject of emotional lability, which is a problem for many survivors

Joe Perino is featured in Member Stories.

Be sure to check out organization news in Organization Highlights as well as Member Celebrations to see who has registered their birthday or stroke anniversary.

Enjoy the August newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
By Maria Erichsen Summer isn't what you thought it might be? Maria has some thoughts. She also introduces some new options available for The Stroke Network. Click Icon to Read Article Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

The Heat is On!

By Claudia Warner

It is hot at the Warner house. Claudia shares how their summer is progressing. She discloses some of the things she has learned about surviving the heat.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Writing and Aphasia

By Erin and J.J. Robertson

Before his stroke J.J. was a published writer. Since his stroke he has struggled with writing. Both J.J. and Erin share their experiences.

Never give up!

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Contact Erin and J.J. at

erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Optimism vs Depression

By Jim Sinclair

Jim writes about his experiences with depression.

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Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Keeping Up the Fight

Depression-An On-Going Battle

By Angela Hager

Angela, who had a stroke caused by a PFO in June 2012, is a new columnist for this newsletter.

She will be exploring the issue of Depression and Stroke. In this month's article she introduces herself and her column.

If you or your loved one experience depression be sure to check out this column. Depression is something struggled with by many survivors.

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Contact Angela at

ahager@strokenetwork.org

Stroke and Emotional Liability

There is Hope

By David Wasielewski

Do you or your loved one experience inappropriate emotional reactions? Maybe an emotional reaction is much stronger than the situation warrants.

Maybe it is just embarrassing. Maybe it is dangerous. This condition is very common with stroke survivors. The good news is that there are strategies which help. David explains.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Member Story

Jay Perino
Coordinated by Deb Theriault

Before his stroke in October 2008, Joe Perino was a truck driver. Since his stroke Joe has recreated his life.

Although no longer a truck driver he is kept busy rehabilitating himself and helping other stroke survivors.

Click Joe's picture to read his story.

Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories Invitation
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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