StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

Walt discusses the Benefits of Volunteering. David addresses the issue of Support Groups Managing Change. In "The Juggling Caregiver" Claudia concludes the saga of building a retaining wall.

Rachel in "Stroke of Luck," reviews a documentary.

Jay Allen shares a poem, A Roller Coaster. Barb Polan, in "Survivor's Best Friend" reviews what it means to care for an animal. Deb is reflects on reaching her 10th stroke anniversary.

Bookends to the 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 Highlights
By Ann Rogers Director Stroke Network Affairs Ann covers several topics including Facebook, Quick Links, and Chat. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Ann at arogers@strokenetwork.org

Benefits of Volunteering
Should you Give it a Go? By Walt Kilcullen Have you considered volunteering? Walt explores learning how, finding opportunities, and the benefits. Check out his research! Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Managing Change
A Survival Guide for Support Groups by David Wasielewski What options are available if you lose your leader either temporarily or permanently? What if your support group losses its space? David explores these issues. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver
A Rather Frantic Project By Claudia Warner Those of you who read Claudia's column regularly may remember that she decided to build a retaining wall. In this article she relates the story of building the retaining wall. She also provides pictures. Congrats on a job well done! Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
My Beautiful Broken Brain By Rachel Stolz Rachel reviews a documentary, My Beautiful Broken Brain. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org

Healing with Poetry
A Roller Coaster By Jay Allen Jay reflects on Life being a Roller Coaster. Click Icon to Read the Poem Contact Jay at jallen@strokenetwork.org

Survivor's Best Friend

Caring for the Pet who Cares for You

By Barb Polan

Having a Service, Therapy or Emotional Support Animal is a two way street. Not only does a trained animal provide support for the strokee, but they also need care. Barb explains how the needs of her ESA, Turbo, are met.

Remember to think through the needs of any other animal coming into your home.

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Contact Barb at bpolan@strokenetwork.org

On the Eve of My 10th Anniversary
Taking Inventory By Deb Theriault Senior Contributing Writer and Information Resources Administrator Deb is celebrating her Tenth Stroke Anniversary. She takes a moment to reflect on how far she has come. 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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