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David lists resources to use with young children who are dealing with stroke. Walt introduces Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Deb suggests Ten New Year's Resolutions worth making.

In "The Juggling Caregiver," Claudia describes planning for spring. Jim, in "Dancing with Stroke," discusses Stroke Terminology. Moses sends Season's Greetings from Down Under in "Born Again."

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

Enjoy the January newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
By Steve Mallory CEO Each year in January we take the opportunity to share with readers some of the highlights from the previous year. This year is no exception. Check out the list. There may well be data that you have not yet heard. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Steve at smallory@strokenetwork.org

Stroke and Young Children

A Resource Guide

By David Wasielewski

Many young children find themselves dealing with stroke. For many it is a grandparent. For others it is a parent, aunt or uncle, or just a friend. David has collected a list of resources for those who have young children in their family and are dealing with stroke.

Resources include websites, books available free of charge online and books which can be purchased. Whether or not you have young children in your family you may find this info helpful.

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Contact David at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Ongoing Research for Stroke

By Walter Kilcullen

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure using electromagnetic induction to stimulate specific areas of the brain. Research is ongoing using TMS to improve or reverse the effects of a stroke on motor function.

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Contact Walt at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Ten New Year's Resolutions Worth Making

Plan for 2015

By Deb Theriault

Information Resources Administrator

Are you making any News Year's Resolutions for 2015?

Deb has some suggestions.

This is a reprint from Jan 2014.

Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Happy 2015!

Planning for Spring

By Claudia Warner

The holidays are finished. Now is the time to sit back and read while it is cold outside. At the Warners they are receiving lots of garden catalogs.

What a good time to plan new garden projects for the spring. Claudia shares some of her experiences and gives some advise.

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Contact Claudia at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Stroke Terminology

By Jim Sinclair

How one describes and talks about stroke can be key to recovery. Do you dwell on the negatives or the positives?

Providing optimism can change how you and those around you perceive stroke. It has been shown to improve outcomes.

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Contact Jim at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Born Again

Season's Greetings from Down Under

By Moses Cherrington

Moses lives in New Zealand where it is hot in December. He shares things he did and things he received over the holidays.

Finally Moses shares some ideas for how readers might find new opportunities in 2015.

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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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