StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

In the July issue, Walt shares Strategies to Reduce Noise Sensitivity, Light Sensitivity, and Pain after a Stroke. In Dancing with Stroke, Jim contributes three post stroke success stories.

Erin and J.J. share their Top Ten Reasons Aphasia Sucks. In Juggling Caregiver Claudia writes about ways to make summer excursions workable. David discusses Social Adjustment.

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 July newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights

By Maria Erichsen

New Chat Room is described in detail. If you have been thinking about giving chat a whirl check this out. Chat is now available on ipad and other mobile devices.

There are three volunteer positions available. Thinking about volunteering to help out yourself as well as others in the stroke family? Check out what is available.

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Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Reducing Sensitivities

Strategies to Reduce Noise Sensitivity, Light Sensitivity, and Pain after a Stroke

By Walt Kilcullen

Many stroke survivors struggle with noise and light sensitivity as well as pain. Walt shares resources to help with these problems

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Contact Wal at

wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Top Ten Reasons Aphasia Sucks

By Erin and J.J. Robertson

Erin and J.J. have been struggling with aphasis for a long time. This month they share (with humor) their Top Ten...

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Contact Erin and J.J. at

erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Rising to Stroke Challenges

By Jim Sinclair

Every Stroke is different. Jim shares the stories of three stroke survivors who have successful recreated their lives.

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Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Summertime!

Enjoying the Outdoors

By Claudia Warner

Summertime is a great time to be outside and enjoy events. Claudia shares some things they have learned to make excursions easier. This article is a reprint from June 2012.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Social Adjustment after a Disability

Struggling with Change

By David Wasielewski

Many stroke survivors, after initial rehabilitation, find themselves recreating their lives. David discusses this phenomenon.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@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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Disclaimer

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