StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

When I was out for my morning walk a few days ago I saw kids waiting for the school bus. The new school year has begun bringing with it anticipation for a great year. Here's hoping all of the stroke family also has a good year!

In this Issue..

Walt addresses the issue of Staying Motivated after Stroke. In "The Juggling Caregiver," Claudia lists ten reasons to celebrate ten years.Jim, in "Dancing with Stroke," discusses wobbling.

Rachel in "Stroke of Luck" writes about starting a business as a Stroke Survivor. Deb completes a two part series on Invisible Stroke Residuals. Walt is offering his books at cost. Find out how get them.

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

Enjoy the September newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlight
Summer's End By Ann Rogers Director Stroke Network Affairs Chats, and how to obtain more info about them, are highlighted. New members are also listed. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

Staying Motivated After Stroke
Coping with Apathy By Walt Kilcullen Staying motivated following a stroke can be difficult Walt shares some coping mechanisms. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver
It's Been 10 Years By Claudia Warner This month marks ten years since Wes's stroke. The Warners are celebrating. Claudia lists the top ten reasons to celebrate. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke
Why do you Wobble? By Jim Sinclair Recently Jim's three year old grandson asked him why he wobbles. Jim reflects on wobbling... Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
Starting a New Business as a Stroke Survivor By Rachel Stolz This month Rachel, who is a small business owner, writes the second of a series on Business and the Stroke Survivor. This month the subject is "Starting a New Business as a Stroke Survivor." Be sure to check out her learnings. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org

Invisible Stroke Residuals II
Leftovers Nobody Wants by Deb Theriault Senior Contributing Writer and Information Resources Administrator Stoke Survivors experience many different stroke residuals. As a stroke survivor, Deb reflects on residuals. This is the second of a two part series. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Brain Injury Book Offer
Special Offer for StrokeNet Readers By Walt Kilcullen Walt recently published two books about Brain Injury. Both books include updated articles first published in this newsletter. Each book was reviewed in this newsletter. Walt is offering both books at cost. Please check out this deal. Click Icon to Read about the Offer Contact Walt at wkilcullen@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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