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David shares his experience caring for his elderly parents. In "A Special Holiday Present" Deb tells the story of a present she received 30 years ago. "Selecting Holiday Gifts" gives ideas of thought filled gifts.

Claudia, in "The Juggling Caregiver" provides direction toward being a Stress-less Caregiver. Jim, in "Dancing with Stroke," shares the journey of changing stroke perceptives. Rachel in "Stroke of Luck" discusses panic attacks.

Bookends to the newsletter are Organization Highlights and Member Celebrations. Be sure to read both!

Enjoy the December newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
Happy Holidays By Ann Rogers Director Stroke Network Affairs On behalf of The Stroke Network Ann sends Holiday Greetings. We are pleased to be able to offer hope to the stroke family. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

Caring for Elders
The Best Made Plans Reviewed by David Wasielewski David recently experienced a major change in caring for his parents. Sometimes the best laid plans can go astray. Be sure to read David's article for advice. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

A Special Holiday Present
What is the Meaning of the Holidays? by Deb Theriault Senior Contributing Writer and Information Resources Administrator In 1975 Deb received a book from her Mother-in-law. She shares the book with readers and describes what the story meant to her following her strokes. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Selecting Holiday Gifts
A Top Ten List By Erin and JJ Robertson Looking for thought filled gifts? Here are some ideas. This is a reprint from December 2011.

The Juggling Caregiver
Be a Stress-Less Caregiver! By Claudia Warner Think it is not possible to be a stress-less caregiver? Claudia shares some ideas to make the holidays stress free. Click Icon to Read Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke
Stroke in Perspective By Jim Sinclair Every stroke is unique. But there are common threads. Jim shares his experience of gaining Perspective over Stroke. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
Panic Attacks By Rachel Stolz Many survivors have panic attacks. Rachel has found ways to deal with panic attacks productively. Be sure to read her ideas. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@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 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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