StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

As I send this newsletter into cyberspace we are celebrating Labor Day in the US. Labor Day is the first Monday in September and signals the end of summer. It is time to begin thinking about the winding down of 2014. It is going very quickly.

In this issue...

Walt's second article on "Dealing with the Five Disabilities Resulting from Stroke" appears. David reflects on "Peer Counseling" specifically how much stroke survivors should share with new survivors.

In "Dancing with Stroke" Jim reflects on the many things stroke survivors must relearn. Jeanette in "Growing with Acceptance" discusses Turning Losses into Gains. In "Born Again" Moses discusses Knowing Yourself

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

Enjoy the September newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
By Maria Erichsen Operations Manager The Message Board upgrade happened in August. Maria gives an update on what to expect and areas still to come. Click Icon to Read Article Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Dealing with the Five Disabilities Resulting from Stroke

By Walt Kilcullen

Part 2.

III. Problems with language

IV. Problems with Memory and Reasoning

V. Problems with Emotion

This month the second of two articles appears discussing the five major disabilities resulting from stroke. Walt explains each of them and how they are treated.

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Contact Walt at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Peer Counseling

Dilemma: Wisdom vs. Experience

by David Wasielewski

Many new stroke survivors attend support groups seeking answers. David reflects on what is helpful and what is not helpful to share with new survivors.

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Contact David at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Education in Recovery

By Jim Sinclair

Most stroke survivors have much to relearn following their stroke. Jim shares some of his experiences. Persistence pays off!

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Contact Jim at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Growing with Acceptance

Turning Losses into Gains

By Jeanette Davidson

Jeanette explains how her life became not about all the things she had lost, but all the things that she had gained.

Contact Jeanette at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Born Again

Know Yourself!

By Moses Cherrington

Stroke survivors must often navigate changes in their life. Moses makes some suggestions how to better know yourself.

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Contact Moses 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

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