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I looked at my February calendar. It lists 10 holidays including: Feb 2: Groundhog's Day; Feb 6: Waitangi Day (New Zealand); Feb 11: National Foundation Day (Japan); Feb 12: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday (US); Feb 14: Valentine's Day; Feb 15: Flag Day (Canada); Feb 16: President's Day (US); Feb 17: Mardi Gras Day; Feb 18: Ash Wednesday; Feb 19: Chinese New Year; Feb 22: George Washington's Birthday (US).

That means that you have the opportunity to pick several to celebrate. In my family I can also add two birthdays. How many are there in your family? Take time to celebrate in February!!

In this issue...

David explores the issue of Keeping Engaged with Life after a stroke. In "The Juggling Caregiver," Claudia proves ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day.

Jim, in "Dancing with Stroke," reflects on the many things which have helped in his stroke recovery. In Born Again, Moses has a plan for 2015. Deb introduces Bill Jolley in Member Story.

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

Enjoy the February newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
By Steve Mallory CEO Steve announces that this month the number of Stroke Network registered members topped 13,000! He also reminds everyone about Skins on the Message Board and the StrokeNet Blog, which Steve writes. Check it out! Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Steve at smallory@strokenetwork.org

Keep Engaged with Life

A Strategy for Survivors and Caregivers

By David Wasielewski

Often after a stroke, everything changes for many Survivors. There are many things they can no longer do. It is easy to fall into depression. David explores options for keeping engaged with life after a stroke. There are many possibilities.

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Contact David at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Heart Health Month

By Claudia Warner

Are you thinking about how to celebrate Valentine's Day? Stroke can make some of the usual ideas impossible.

Claudia has some ideas of how to make Valentine's Day special post stroke

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Contact Claudia at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Every Little Bit Helps

By Jim Sinclair

Stroke Recovery is rarely a simple process. There are many things to try. There are many things which help recovery. Check out what Jim has learned.

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Contact Jim at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Born Again

Born Again for 2015

By Moses Cherrington

Moses shares his plan for 2015.

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Contact Moses at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Member Story

Bill Jolley

Coordinated by Deb Theriault

Member Story Coordinator

Bill, who stroked in 2003, has spend several years recreating his life. Read about it!

Contact Deb at dtheriault@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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