StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

It is August. The dog days of summer are here. It is the time when the heat is most oppressive. Some think this is a good thing. Others, not so much. Whichever you are be sure to get out and enjoy the warm days. Or, if is too hot for you, find ways to stay cool!

In this issue..

David writes about How the Brain Heals Itself. In "The Juggling Caregiver" Claudia give directions to create a Home Vacation for a caregiver. Rachel in "Stroke of Luck," offers suggestions to help deal with Post Stroke Headaches.

Jay Allen shares a poem, Carpe Diem. Barb Polan, in "Survivor's Best Friend" introduces her Emotional Support Animal. Deb features Virginia Garlitz in Member Story.

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

Enjoy the August newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
New Members By Ann Rogers Director Stroke Network Affairs Ann provides a list of new membersduring the first three months of 2016. She then explains several items on the web pages. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

How the Brain Heals Itself
Can it Happen? by David Wasielewski Over the last few years much as been written about the brain healing itself. David researched what has been learned. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver

Caregiver's Vacation
By Claudia Warner

Claudia needs a vacation. Like many caregivers she does not have a lot of options to get a break. She gives her advice to create a Home Vacation. Claudia is able to change the pace to give herself a break.

Before she gives her advice, Claudia updates us on what she has been up to as she continues to upgrade their property.

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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
Post Stroke Headaches By Rachel Stolz Do you experience headaches post stroke? Many do and many try to avoid meds. Rachel offers up ideas to help deal with headaches. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org

Healing with Poetry
Carpe Diem By Jay Allen Jay reminds everyone to Seize the Day. Click Icon to Read the Poem Contact Jay at jallen@strokenetwork.org

Survivor's Best Friend
My Own ESA By Barb Polan Barb introduces her own Emotion Support Animal, Turbo. Read how he came to be part of her family and how he provides support. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Barb at bpolan@strokenetwork.org

Member Story
Virginia Garlitz Edited by Deb Theriault Senior Contributing Writer and Information Resources Administrator When Virginia had a brain hemorrhage in 2003 she was a tenured professor. Read her story and look through her suggestions. You never know what ideas are out there! Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Tell Your Story!!

Member Story Invitation

For the past twelve years, StrokeNet has been publishing the personal stories of stroke survivors and their caregivers.

Every survivor and caregiver has a unique experience and point of view to offer. StrokeNet gives others, in similar circumstances, the opportunity to learn about your own experience, and how your viewpoint has changed post-stroke.

We've all been there, either as a stroke survivor or as a caregiver. We know what it's like firsthand to be transported, in the blink of an eye, from our normal lives to a life of shattered dreams and an uncertain outlook, with our physical and emotional reality altered forever.

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.

Contents may not be reprinted without the organization's permission. Please contact the editor.

To submit an article email the editor.

Disclaimer

This newsletter is published and owned by The Stroke Network. The items contained herein are published as submitted and are provided for general information purposes only. This information should not be considered as personal advice.

Readers should not rely solely on our newsletter information, but should make their own inquiries before making any decisions. The Stroke Network works to maintain up-to-date information from reliable sources; however, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions or results of any actions based upon this information. If you have any questions regarding any of these items, contact the newsletter editor.

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