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Will H

Post stroke equipment

Hello, I am a designer from London and am currently examining how design can provide solutions that humanise the difficulties associated with strokes, looking at the practicalities of post stroke equipment, and more importantly how it makes the user feel! I believe that with alot of current equipment is designed purely with physical and practical functionality in mind, neglecting how the user would respond emotionally when using it. If there are any particular aspects of post stoke life or exist… Continue

Posted by Will H on October 15, 2009 at 11:30am

susan barreca

YAY FOR MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nj BETTER WATCH OUT, I'M BACK ON THE RD.....

Posted by susan barreca on July 31, 2009 at 5:22pm

susan barreca

faith

i w as born and raised catholic made all my sacraments as did my children i'm all my children had, they lost their dad 10 yrs ago. i had to borrow money from my 19yr old son who just finished his first yr of college @kent state u in ohio. i just moved back to nj where i was born and raised.... i feel like i abanded him i also have 2 girls 13 and 16 i see my depression rubbing off on them now. i know my son needs to be a man i cry over himnot being here every day. my faith is gone i dont understa… Continue

Posted by susan barreca on July 8, 2009 at 6:11pm — 3 Comments

susan barreca

ssd

how long did it take everyone to get their disability benefits. i'm going on 1 yr post stroke and havent received anything. i;m not even going to the dr anymore havent had my coumadin levels checked in months

Posted by susan barreca on July 5, 2009 at 6:25pm — 3 Comments

Ron Gardner

Multiple dimensions of Wealth

Multiple Dimensions of Wealth
The Wealth of Positive Mental Attitude
Perhaps American psychiatrist Dr. Karl Menninger summed it up best when he said “Attitudes are more important than facts.” A positive mental attitude can serve as the cornerstone of your success as well as provide a strong, healthy foundation for all that you do in life. The riches of a positive mental attitude can be beyond comprehension. I would not be able to make this claim if it were not for being stricken by a devastating… Continue

Posted by Ron Gardner on July 1, 2009 at 5:20pm

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Jen

CT Scans

Started by Jen in Members stories Nov 1.

Melanie da Silva

Post stroke pain 4 Replies

Started by Melanie da Silva in Members stories. Last reply by Melanie da Silva Oct 31.

Sharon Wagoner

Tetris Helps Eye Movement

Started by Sharon Wagoner in stroke rehabilitation Sep 21.

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Marie Pierce is now a member of stroke survivors and care givers haven
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Since I stroked in November '08 I have been to the ER several times because of headaches. I take Darvocet for headaches but that doesn't always work and if they get too bad my blood pressure goes up and when that happens I go to the ER. Once they ...
November 1
It was a spontaneous brain bleed. They never determined the exact cause. The neurologist said maybe a weak vessel from birth. I'm an RN. I know that medicine is not an exact science. It's a lot of educated guessing at best. I think this is part of...
October 31
It sounds like you've had a rough few years. I hope you and your daughter are on the mend. If you don't mind my asking, what caused the stroke?
October 30
Doug Lemke and Melanie da Silva are now friends
October 30
When the stroke first occurred, I was not having pain and I was so determined to regain use of my body. I worked really hard at therapy. I had speech, physical and occupational therapy. I returned to work within a month, but that was probably prem...
October 30
I think I know what you're talking about Melinda. Now when I talk to people I assume they think less of me because of the way I sound. It's nothing they do, I mean I know I'm creating this "issue" myself, but either way it has caused me to have fe...
October 30

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