StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

December is often a difficult time for stroke survivors. Many are easily overwhelmed. This issue features articles which share insights into making the holiday work for you. Be sure to take time this month to relax and enjoy yourself.

In this Issue..

David explores the common survivor experience of Life without Logic. In "The Juggling Caregiver" Claudia reflects on the holiday season.

Rachel, in ""Stroke of Luck," shares what she has learned about gift giving. In "Healing with Poetry" Jay shares a poem "Rejoice." Deb contributes a list of ways to make your holiday easier.

Lin reviews Jim Sinclair's book "Poppa, Why Do You Wobble." From the Achieves features a reflection, "The Pinecone and the Snowflake" by George Gradek.

At the end of the newsletter find more info on The Stroke Network.

Enjoy the December Newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Life without Logic

Memory and Function Deficits

by David Wasielewski

Memory and executive function deficits are often experienced by survivors. The survivor cannot process a logical train of thought.

This can be frustrating not only to the survivor, but to caregivers and other family members. David suggests ways to cope with this problem.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

The Juggling Caregiver
December Seems Early This Year By Claudia Warner Claudia is busy planning for the holidays. She shares learnings that help simplify the holidays. Claudia also shares what Wes is getting for Christmas. Check it out! Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
Gift Giving By Rachel Stolz Over the years Rachel as put time and effort into gift giving with a purpose. She shares what she has learned. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org

Healing with Poetry
Rejoice By Jay Allen Jay asks that each of us Rejoice with him. I am alive!!! Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Jay at jallen@strokenetwork.org

Ten Tips for an Easier Holiday Season
Enjoy Yourself! By Deb Theriault Senior Contributing Writer and Information Resources Administrator Are the holidays overwhelming? Read Deb's Tip for making the season easier for everyone. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Book Review
Poppa, Why Do you Wobble? By Jim Sinclair Reviewed by Lin Wisman Jim is a long time stroke survivor and past contributor to this newsletter. In this book he tells his story, complete with some helpful advice. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Lin at lwisman@strokenetwork.org

From the Archieves
The Pinecone and the Snowflake By George Gradek George reflects on the mighty Pine Tree. This is a reprint from February 2010

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.

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