Monday, January 23, 2017

Poetry of Survival

SC e-Extra / A Digital Monthly Newsletter from Strokeconnection
Poetry of Survival
January 2017
"Poetry is a conversation with the world, poetry is a conversation with the words on the page in which you allow those words to speak back to you, and poetry is a conversation with yourself." - Naomi Shihab Nye, poet

Poetry uses words to process emotions, and stroke appears to bring up plenty of emotions. We present five stroke survivors who share a bit of their stories as well as their poems.

Poetry therapist Sherry Reiter shares how poetry can be helpful in recovery and offers an invitation (and guidance) to liberate your own muse.

Read the full story in our digital edition or on the web.
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When Stroke Affects the Brain Stem
The brain stem serves as a bridge in the nervous system. It sits at the top of the spinal column in the center of the brain. When a stroke happens there, it can cause a few different deficits and, in the most severe cases, can lead to locked-in syndrome.Digital Edition | Web
Hand-in-Glove Rehab
New electrical stimulation therapy may improve hand function after stroke Digital Edition | Web
Days with My Dad
Serious events like a daughter's stroke and father's heart attack aren't typically considered blessings, but for Denice DeAntonio, a beautiful blessing emerged from those two frightening experiences.
Digital Edition | Web
Cumulative Effect
Pre-stroke risk factors influence long-term future stroke, dementia risk. Digital Edition | Web
Aspirin Study Engages Patients in New Way
What's the best dose of aspirin for patients living with heart disease to prevent heart attack and stroke? The ADAPTABLE Study, funded through a PCORI Award, is embracing patient engagement as they research the answer to that question.
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Poetry of Survival

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