StrokeNet, Stroke Network's Newsletter

May is Stroke Awareness month in the US. We give thanks for the lives that have enriched this newsletter and The Stroke Network website over the years. Hope everyone sees progress this year.

In this issue...

Walt reports on clinical trials toward new stroke treatment. David discusses the need to find new therapies when traditional therapy ends. Deb
reports on deciding to give up long term activities.

Mark shares a blog post discussing how Aphasia Speech Therapy improves Speaking and Social Relationships. Claudia, in The Joggling Caregiver, discusses ways to enjoy spring.

In Stroke of Luck, Rachel reports on attending funeral and reflecting on how each of us impact others. Jay, in Healing with Poetry, shareS his poem "Priceless."

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

Enjoy the May Newsletter!

Lin Wisman

Director Information Resources

Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

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A Breakthrough for Limiting Damage after a Stroke By Walt Kilcullen Walt reports on clinical trials for a new drug to help stroke survivors. Click to Read the Article Contact Walt at wkilcullen@strokenetwork.org

Find your own Therapy
After Traditional Therapy Ends By David Wasielewski There comes a point where traditional stroke therapy ends. When this happens most survivors are frustrated because they don't believe healing has ended. Many find ways to continue to improve by finding their own therapy. Click to Read the Article Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

Giving it Up
Long term Activities become History by Deb Theriault Senior Contributing Writer and Information Resources Administrator Deb has had a history with Fencing since 1972. She has recently given up the activity. She reflects. Click to the Read the Article Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org

Aphasia Speech Therapy

Improves Speaking and Social Relationships

By Mark Ittleman, MS, CCC/SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

This article will help you understand the benefits of learning how to help your loved one or client talk or talk again. We are looking for better ways to help loved ones and clients talk.

Although technology is helpful, it is not the answer as many would want you to believe since talking and communicating takes place between two or more people and the best place to help your loved one talk is at home.

And what if I could show you some easy methods that you can use throughout the day to help your loved one talk in words, phrases or sentences in many situations.

Click to Read the Blog Post

The Juggling Caregiver
It's Spring - Enjoy Life! By Claudia Warner Spring has finally sprung! Claudia shares some things she has learned to help enjoy life. Click to Read the Article Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Stroke of Luck
Funeral Reflection By Rachel Stolz Rachel recently went to a funeral. She reflects on how each of us has connections to others. Kindness and compassion are essential to enriching other lives. Click to Read the Article Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org

Healing with Poetry
Priceless By Jay Allen Jay shares the experience of how caring for others though kind words in Priceless. Click to Read the Poem 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.

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.

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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