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Vol 17, No 11
November 2017
In This Issue
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
Quality of Life after Stroke
What I've Learned
The Juggling Caregiver
Stroke of Luck
Healing with Poetry
Member Story Invitation
The Stroke Network
StrokeNet Newsletter Staff  
Lin Wisman, Editor
Jay Allen
Walt Kilcullen  
Rachel Stolz
Deb Theriault
Teri Truax
Claudia Warner
David Wasielewski

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Greetings, 
 
   
Welcome to the November 2017 issue of StrokeNet.  

In this Issue.. 
 
Walt writes about Constraint Therapy. David discusses Quality of Life after a Stroke. Deb reflects on what she has learned from nine years managing Member Stories for this publication.
 
In "The Juggling Caregiver" Claudia reflects on the holiday season. Rachel, in ""Stroke of Luck," shares her experience of finding peace. In "Healing with Poetry" Jay reflects on Journeys.
     
At the end of the newsletter find more info on The Stroke Network.
 
Enjoy the November Newsletter! 

Lin Wisman 
Director Information Resources
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org                                                                      
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
Success Stories
By Walt Kilcullen
 
Contraint Induced Movement Therapy helps Stroke Survivors improve limb mobility. Walt reviews information on the therapy and details success stories.
 
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http://wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org
Quality of Life after Stroke

Post Stroke Exercise
by David Wasielewski
 
Following Stroke many Survivors complete both in-patient and out-patient therapy. After completing medical treatment Survivors have to work at maintaining their physical health.
 
David discusses ways to make this easier for both the Survivor and Other Family Members.

 
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What I've Learned

Member Stories
By Deb Theriault
Senior Contributing Writer and
Information Resources Administrator
 
Deb had been managing the Member Story feature of this newsletter for over nine years. Having worked with more than 50 people in the Stroke Community she has leaned a lot.
 
Deb shares her learnings in this article.
   
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Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org
The Juggling Caregiver
Feasting Time Begins!
By Claudia Warner
 
The holiday season begins soon. In the US it begins with Thanksgiving at the end of November.
 
Since Wes' stroke the Warners have changed their eating habits. Claudia has being using as much organic as possible. She discussed why organic and also discusses GMO.
 
Check out what she has learned!
  
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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org
Stroke of Luck
Being at Peace
By Rachel Stolz
 
Rachel recently took a vacation at the beach. It is at the beach where she can find peace.



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Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org 

Healing with Poetry
Journey     
By Jay Allen
 
 
Jay begins his poem with the words "Every Journey begins with a single step. Which part of this poem speaks to you?

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Contact Jay at jallen@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.
 

 
The Stroke Network

Helpful Information
The Stroke Network, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are an on-line stroke support organization and are available to everybody, worldwide.

Since 1996 we have provided on-line stroke support and information to well over 250,000 visitors to the site.  The Stroke Network is the homepage for a  network of several other smaller web sites owned by The Stroke Network Inc.
 
 
Membership...
 
If you are not a member of the Stroke Network please become one. There is no charge. If you are a member you have access to more info.
 
If you think you are already a member, but cannot sign it, contact our Membership Administrator Kelli Smith at ksmith@strokenetwork.org. She can verify with your email if you are a member, find your userid and reset your password if needed.

 
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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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