StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

Do you have your garden planted? In spite of the cold and rain our garden has been planted. We are already enjoying fresh herbs. Can't wait for the veggies. They always taste better when they have not been on a truck ride.

In Juggling Caregiver, Claudia reflects on changes she and Wes have made since his stroke seven years ago. In Dancing with Stroke, Jim shares his experience with falls, a problem for many a stroke survivor.

J.J. tells how he answers difficult stroke questions. David shares Theories of Post Stroke Psychological Adjustments. Deb features Tony Poole 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 June newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
By Maria Erichsen It's the beginning of summer. Maria reminds everyone precautions needed for Stroke Survivors in the sun! Click Icon to Read Article Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Oh How We've Changed

By Claudia Warner

Claudia reflects on how things have changed since Wes's stroke seven years ago. They have found ways to adjust to the current realities!

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Falling: A Stroke Survivor Bane

By Jim Sinclair

Falling is a bane for many stroke survivors. Jim explores the arena and has some suggestions.

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Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Answering Difficult Questions

By J.J. Robertson

J.J. shares some difficult questions he has received post stroke. He tells how he responses to common questions posed to Stroke Survivors

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Theories of Post Stroke Psychological Adjustment

By David Wasielewski

Most stroke survivors journey through stages of adjustment following their stroke. In this article, David explores those adjustments.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Member Story
Tony Poole Coordinated by Deb Theriault Member Stories Administrator Tony, who stroked in March 2012, has made great strides. Read his story and learn how he has reclaimed his life. Click Photo to Read Article 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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