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In this issue...

Two articles appear which address how stroke survivors can help educate medical personnel. In Dancing with Stroke, Jim shares his experience giving presentations to third year Medical Students. David then shares his experience of giving a presentation to a Stroke Medical Team.

We are The Stroke Network is an article where Deb describes what The Stroke Network is and isn't. Jeanette shares some "Inspirationals" she has written to help stay in the present.

In Born Again Moses encourages Survivors to Bounce Back. Claudia, in The Juggling Caregiver, gives advice on learning to read again.

Bookends to this newsletter are Organization News and Member Celebrations. Be sure to read both!

Enjoy the October newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
By Maria Erichsen Operations Manager Each month Maria shares what is happening at our organization, The Stroke Network. This month topics include: ● Halloween Party ● Tasks needed as we enter Standard Time ● ICE ● Teeth Cleaning (for free) Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Educating Medical Students

By Jim Sinclair

Recently Jim had the opportunity to give presentations to medical students. His aim was to train them to deal with Stroke Survivors from the survivor's perspective.

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Contact Jim at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Understanding the Patient Experience

Educating a Stroke Medical Team

By David Wasielewski

David has been involved in programs which help medical personnel to better understand the patient's perspective. He has found this is also a great way to support Stroke Survivors.

This is a reprint from January 2012.

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Contact David at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

We are The Stroke Network

Myths and Reality

By Deb Theriault

Deb reminds us what The Stroke Network is and isn't.

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Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Growing with Acceptance

Inspirations

By Jeanette Davidson

To encourage herself to live in the moment, Jeanette began to write what she has dubbed "Inspirationals." In this article, she shares some of them.

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Contact Jeanette at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Born Again

Bounce Back

By Moses Cherrington

Stroke Survivors are part of an exclusive club. This article encourages Survivors to Bounce Back. This is a pep talk with teeth.

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Contact Moses at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

The Power of Reading

By Claudia Warner

Following his stroke, Wes had aphasia. For most of his life Wes was an avid reader. Suddenly he could no longer read. Claudia began searching for ways to help him relearn. Persistence paid off!

In this article she shares some ways to begin the process.

This article was first published in August 2011.

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Contact Claudia at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Member Stories Invitation
Every survivor (and caregiver and family member) has their unique story. We would like to feature your story!! Our Member Story Administrator, Deb Theriault, writes the article with your input. Please consider being featured in a StrokeNet "Member Story" article. Click the Icon to learn more.

Member Celebrations

Birthdays and Stroke
Anniversaries
Compiled By Teri Truax
Celebrations Monitor

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 newsletter@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

This newsletter is published and owned by The Stroke Network. The items contained herein are published as submitted and are provided for general information purposes only. This information should not be considered as personal advice.

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