StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

June was a month of rain. Every time I went outside I first needed to check to see if it was raining. April showers bring May flowers. What do June showers bring? We shall see!

In this Issue...

Walt reports on current Aphasia Research. In "The Juggling Caregiver," Claudia shares Wes' new hobby. Jim, in "Dancing with Stroke," concludes a two part series on Left Side Deficit.

Rachel in "Stroke of Luck," writes about stroke misdiagnosis, especially among young stroke survivors. Deb features Penny Wohlford's Member Story.

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

Enjoy the July newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlight
Welcome to our New June Members! By Ann Rogers Director Stroke Network Affairs New Members of the Stroke Network are welcomed. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

Aphasia

Promising Ongoing Research

By Walt Kilcullen

One of every four stroke survivor experiences Aphasia. Walt explains the various types and gives ideas that may help. He also shares data on ongoing research.

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Contact David at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Mowers and Legos

By Claudia Warner

Claudia shares the saga of purchasing a new lawn mower. Also, Wes has a new hobby - legos.

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Contact Claudia at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Left Side Deficit...After Some Time

By Jim Sinclair

Jim concludes a two part series reflecting on Left Side Deficit.

This month the article is entitled "Left Side Deficit..After Some Time." He focuses on the process of learning to drive again.

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Contact Jim at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck

Know the Signs

Stroke can Occur at any Age.

By Rachel Stolz

Many young stroke survivors have had the experience of misdiagnosis. Many, including medical personnel, do not realize that stroke can occur at any age. Be sure you know the signs!

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Contact Rachel at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Member Story

Penny Wohlford

Coordinated by Deb Theriault

Member Stories Administrator

Penny suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2002. Her animals and her husband were critical to her recovery. Click Penny's photo (that's a cockatoo pictured with her) to read her story.

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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