StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

The Stroke Network wishes you a good 2018. Whether you stroked in 2017 or 40 years ago progress can still be made. Be sure that in addition to your stroke therapy you make time for yourself and family this year!

We are having a cold snap in my neck of the woods. Temps are in the single digits. So, I am staying inside. It is just too dangerous to be out and about. If you are also stuck in the cold, be sure to check out The Juggling Caregiver ideas.

Welcome to Mark Ittleman. Mark is a Speech Language Pathologist and a member of The Stroke Network. He shares an article from his blog.

In this Issue...

Walt provides an update on Stem Cell therapy. Mark provides a link to his web post describing how to help those with Dysarthria and Aphasia talk better.

In "The Juggling Caregiver" Claudia discusses dealing with the realities of winter weather. Rachel, in ""Stroke of Luck," makes a suggestion for an alternative to New Years Resolutions. In "Healing with Poetry" Jay shares a poem "No Goals."

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

Enjoy the January Newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Stem Cell Research Update
Treating Stroke 2018 By Walt Kilcullen Walt has reported on Stem Cell Therapy Research over the years. This installment updates readers on the current status of stem cell therapy for stroke. Click Here to Read the Article Contact Walt at wkilcullenwkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

How to Help Those with Dysarthrais and Aphasia
Talk Better By Mark Ittlemean Mark is a Speech Language Pathologist. He maintains a blog offering insight. He has graciously agreed to allow StrokeNet to link to blog postings. Mark shares a link to help with communication with those with Dysarthrais and Aphasia. In addition to reading this blog entry you may want to look through his other posts. Click Icon to Read the Article

The Juggling Caregiver
It's 2018!! It is also Winter By Claudia Warner Do you find yourself stymied by how to cope with winter? It may be difficult to go outside. How do you keep from going stir crazy? Claudia has some suggestions. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
Transitioning from 2017 into 2018 By Rachel Stolz Rachel suggests that, rather than making a list of New Years Resolutions, one might choose a challenge for the New Year. Select something "big" that will hold your interest and push you out of your comfort zone. Curious about what Rachel has selected? Read on. Click Icon to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org

Healing with Poetry
No Goals By Jay Allen Jay reflects on Stroke Recovery with No Goals. Click Icon to Read the Article 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.

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Disclaimer

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