StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

It's summertime (well almost). I can see the garden out my office window. Already the veggies are growing. It will be great to have some veggies which have not been on a long truck ride!

On my daily morning walk I have noticed the irises are blooming in the neighborhood. What's blooming in your neighborhood?

In this Issue...

David writes about finding a way post stroke to Engage in Community. In "The Juggling Caregiver," Claudia writes about their Local Support Group.

Jim, in "Dancing with Stroke," begins a two part series on Left Side Deficit. Rachel in "Stroke of Luck" writes about Independence and the Stroke Survivor. Deb features the Member Story of Ellis Graham Parker

Bookends to this newsletter are Organization Highlights (which includes a list of New Members) and Member Celebrations. Be sure to read both!

Enjoy the June newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlight
By Ann Rogers Director Stroke Network Affairs The Stroke Network continues to grow. New Members are listed. Everyone is reminded to check out our Facebook Page. Finally, there is a Chat reminder. If you are not yet a Member please sign up. Signing up costs nothing and gives you access all parts of the website. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

Perception Change

Stepping Back into the Community

By David Wasielewski

David shares his journey following his stroke to determine how to best use his skills after the stroke robbed him of his earlier career. Are you having a struggle figuring out how to be engaged in your community post stroke? Check out what David has learned.

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Contact David at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Local Support Groups

By Claudia Warner

Many survivors attend local Support Groups. Support Groups vary in agenda and efficacy. The Warners found a group they find helpful. Claudia writes about the Group SPARC.

This is a reprint from March 2011.

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Contact Claudia at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke

Left Side Deficit...In the Beginning

By Jim Sinclair

Jim begins a two part series reflecting on Left Side Deficit. This month the article is entitled "Left Side Deficit..In The Beginning." Jim reflects on the early recognition of Left Side Deficit.

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Contact Jim at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck

Independence after a Stroke

By Rachel Stolz

Rachel reflects on her own experience of losing independence following a stroke. What was your experience?

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Contact Rachel at newsletter@strokenetwork.org

Member Story

Ellis Graham Parker

Coordinated by Deb Theriault

Member Stories Administrator

Ellis Graham Parker uses humor to help in his rehabilitation. Read about methods he has used to make his love of classical guitar possible with Left Side Deficit.

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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Disclaimer

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