StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

Walt discusses Chiropractic Neck Manipulation. David suggests the disabled lead by example. Claudia, in "The Juggling Caregiver" provides caregiver sanity hints. Jim, in "Dancing with Stroke," shares the story of how he became Stroke Survivor Peer Support Volunteer.

Rachel in "Stroke of Luck" shares ideas for Stroke Survivor New Year's Resolutions. Ten ways to participate in The Stroke Network are listed.

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

Enjoy the January newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
By Ann Rogers Director Stroke Network Affairs Ann reflects on 2015 and suggests places on The Stroke Network website that might interest our readers. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

Chiropractic Neck Manipulation
A Risk For Stroke? By Walt Kilcullen Chiropractic Neck Manipulation has been discussed over the years on The Stroke Network. Unfortunately too many have experienced stroke because of Chiropractic Neck Manipulation. Walt researched Neck Manipulation and explains how it can lead to Stroke and the odds. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Lead by Example
A Most Effective Strategy by David Wasielewski Those who are disabled may be perceived as courageous and inspirational. David discusses this phenomenon. He also proves a link to a Ted Talk, "I'm not your Inspiration - Thank You Very Much." What do you think? Click Icon to Read the Article Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver
A New Year! By Claudia Warner Claudia wishes everyone a good 2016. She shares the projects she is working on this winter and those she looks forward to in the summer. It is important for a caregiver to carve out some "me" time. Claudia gives some direction in deciding what to do with that time. Click Icon to Read Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Dancing with Stroke
How I Became a Stroke Survivor Peer Support Volunteer By Jim Sinclair Jim became a Stroke Survivor Peer Support Volunteer over time. In this article he shares his journey. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Jim at jsinclair@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
New Year's Resolutions By Rachel Stolz Do you make New Year's Resolutions? Rachel lists the top 10 resolutions made in 2015. Then she reflects are some goals for Stroke Survivors. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org

At the Threshold of a New Year
Facing Fear by Deb Theriault Senior Contributing Writer and Information Resources Administrator The holidays are drawing to a close. Many stroke survivors are fearful of the new year. Deb gives some resources. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Ten Ways to Participate in The Stroke Network
Expand your Horizons Have you browsed through the options on the The Stroke Network site lately? This article includes a list of interesting places with links included. Snow getting you down? Try some browsing!

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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