StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

What's in your summer reading stack? This year I am re-reading books that I have not visited in a while. It is great to meet old friends. Do you have problems with reading? Try short stories or magazine articles.

Don't worry if you can't remember much of what you have read. It is great to exercise those muscles, and guess what, you can re-read sooner! Have good reads this summer!!

Several years ago Claudia Warner shared her story of his husband learning to read again. Check it out.

We welcome Barb Polan to our staff as a Contributor to StrokeNet. Barb will be writing a column entitled "Survivor's Best Friend" where she will begin by exploring how dogs help Stroke Survivors.

In this issue..
David reflects on Losing a Stroke Support Member.

In "The Juggling Caregiver" Claudia suggests ways to beat the heat. Rachel in "Stroke of Luck," shares her recent experience of a friend's death.

In "Healing with Poetry," Jay contributes a poem, The World is a Better Place with Us In It. Barb Polan, in "Survivor's Best Friend" introduces the different types of help animals can provide. She introduces Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Animals.

Deb reintroduces Member Stories in "I Want to Tell Your Story."

Bookends to the 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 Highlights
Catching Up By Ann Rogers Director Stroke Network Affairs Ann brings everyone up to date on what is happening at The Stroke Network. This includes comments on Staff, Members, Facebook and Odds and Ends. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

Peptides
Research Underway to Limit Damage from a Stroke By Walt Kilcullen Walt writes about trials currently underway using Peptides (small proteins compounds) to lessen the severity of stroke. This article includes an interview with Dr. Bruno Meloni who is a lead researcher for Peptides. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Losing a Stroke Support Member
Dealing with Loss by David Wasielewski David's local Stroke Support Group has recently experienced the inevitable, the passing of several members. He shares the groups experience of how to appropriately respond and heal. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver
Keepin' Cool By Claudia Warner June was very hot at the Warners. Like many stroke survivors, heat is difficult for Wes. Claudia shares some strategies for dealing with the heat. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
Death of a Friend By Rachel Stolz This month a friend and workmate of Rachel died after a short battle with cancer. Death reminds us what is important. It gives a new perspective. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org

Healing with Poetry
The World is a Better Place with Us In It By Jay Allen Jay offers a poem suggesting the world is a better place with stroke survivors in it. All of us at The Stroke Network could not agree more! Click Icon to Read the Poem Contact Jay at jallen@strokenetwork.org

Survivor's Best Friend
Dogs that Help By Barb Polan Do you know the difference between a Service Dog, a Therapy Dog, and an Emotional Support Animal? Each has its own gifts and help those with differing needs. In the article Barb explains how each of these animals helps those with disabilities. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Barb at bpolan@strokenetwork.org

I Want to Tell Your Story

Share with Other Members

By Deb Theriault

Senior Contributing Writer and
Information Resources Administrator

For many years StrokeNet has been publishing our Member's Stories. Whether you are a survivor, a caregiver, or other member of the stroke family your story is unique.

Deb explains what Member Stories are and how to get yours included in the collection.

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Contact Deb at

dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

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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