StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

We have been having really weird weather. During January the wind chill dropped to 20 below zero one day. On another the temp was 63. Last week we broke a record -- 335 days with less than an inch of snow on the ground. I have discovered I actually miss snow!

Speaking of weather, Claudia (The Juggling Caregiver) is thinking of spring and working on spiffing up. David researched Apps for Aphasia. This is a great way to use new technology to improve speech.

Erin and J.J. (Speak No Evil) share how their hobbies have changed and how hobbies can be helpful. Jim (Dancing with Stroke) explains the stroke recovery process. Dennis Jeffries is in the staff spotlight.

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 February newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
By Maria Erichsen Maria reminds us that it is now the end of winter! She gives some tips on staying safe. Click Icon to Read Article Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Think Spring

By Claudia Warner

Claudia is thinking about spring. To get ready she is in the middle of home improvement projects. She ends her article reminding everyone that Valentine's Day is coming. Included is a recipe.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Apps for Aphasia

Upping the Rehabilitation Ante

By David Wasielewski

David completed research on Apps for Aphasia. Apps can be used to augment traditional therapy. They can give the survivor a new way to improve their speech.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Hobbies

By Erin and J.J. Robertson

The Robertsons address the question of hobbies. As the survivor, J.J. has found it necessary to change hobbies. He has used hobbies as rehabilitation. It is a whole lot more fun to have a hobby than to just complete exercises.

Erin does not suggest specific hobbies. Instead, she speaks of the need for caregivers to have a hobby. It can play a helpful role.

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Contack Erin and J.J. at erobertson@strokenetwork

Dancing with Stroke

Stroke Recovery Process

by Jim Sinclair

Each stroke survivor begins a journey following their stroke. This journey, which improves recovery, can take many forms.

There are some general steps most survivors' follow. But, there are differences, especially during the later stages.

Jim explores the stroke recovery process. He includes steps that will be familiar to many stroke survivors and their families. Jim also shares his journey, which has taken some twists and turns that may be different from your experience.

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Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Staff Spotlight
Dennis Jeffries Coordinated by Deb Theriault Member Stories Administrator Staff spotlight is Dennis Jeffries. Dennis is a Chat Host for The Stroke Network. Learn some interesting things about Dennis. Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories
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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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