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Lin Wisman, Editor
Jay Allen
Walt Kilcullen
Rachel Stolz
Deb Theriault
Claudia Warner
David Wasielewski
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Greetings,
Welcome to the April 2018 issue of StrokeNet.
It's
Spring!! Finally the weather is nice enough to walk! We already have
the seed in hand for our garden. We don't plant here until May 1, but I
am ready!! I put up a new bird feeder (the old one was shot), and the
cat is enjoying.
In this issue...
David addresses the issue of maintaining realistic expectations after stroke. Mark shares his blog where he talks about how Apraxia Aphasia Speech Therapy can be fun. Claudia, in The Joggling Caregiver, speaks about ways Survivors can adapt to their changed situation.
In Stroke of Luck, Rachel gives an update on her health. Jay, in Healing with Poetry, shares his poem Oasis. Speaking of Jay, he recently published a compilation of his poetry. A link to purchase the book is included. Deb shares ideas to help organize - a activity many participate in during the spring season.
At the end of the newsletter find more info on The Stroke Network.
Enjoy the April Newsletter!
Director Information Resources
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Realistic Expectations
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 Keeping it RealBy David Wasielewski
Survivors naturally want to know what to expect in recovery.
Because every stroke is different, outcomes are different. David shares
his experience.
Click to Read the Article
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| Apraxia Aphasia Speech Therapy | | 
Making it Fun
By Mark Ittleman, MS, CCC/SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
There are many who may not be
progressing in speech therapy due to undo concentration on cognitive
tasks rather than stimulating conversation and talking.
Conversation is so much more fun
than flash cards, work sheets and other materials that have been used
for decades and still being purported as "the only way." 
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| The Juggling Caregiver | | 
From Neckties to Canes
By Claudia Warner
Claudia has a new computer, which she is still working to set-up.
New technology is great but often a bit of a pain to get setup properly.
This month we are reprinting an article focusing on adapting. This is a subject always important to Survivors!
This is a reprint from August 2015
Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org
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| Stroke of Luck | | 
Health Follow-up
By Rachel Stolz
Rachel is celebrating her Six Year Stroke Anniversary. She gives us a health follow-up.
In 2012 Rachel was part of new technology used to treat brain aneurysms. She will soon have a five year follow-up.
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Healing with Poetry
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| Jay Allen's Book!! | |  Survival; Life after a Stroke, Poems of my Journey
Each month Jay contributes a poem to this Newsletter. Have you enjoyed reading them?
Recently Jay wrote a book compiling his poems. If you would like a copy you can buy at Amazon.
Link to Book on Amazon
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| From the Archives | | 
Ten Terrific Post-Stroke Organizing Ideas
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Tell Your Story!!
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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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The Stroke Network
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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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