The emotional journey to rebuilding identity and rewarding lives. Co-founded by former Stanford prof. @deb_meyerson & identitytheftbook.org #StrokeAcrossAmerica
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Do you have a loved one who's had a stroke? Is your relationship under pressure? Read our latest blog here: strokeonward.org/relationshi…
#strokeonward #strokeacrossamerica #AmericanStrokeAssociation #carepartner #strokesurvivor
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In her latest column for @American_Stroke, Deb talks more about living with conflicting emotions:
"A couple of weeks ago, I was feeling a bit blue. It’s not that I’m depressed, just that sometimes my spirit gets a bit low." Read more here: ow.ly/vlJ050Np4c3
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Debra and Steve are looking forward to seeing everyone at the #AphasiaAccess23 Leadership Summit.
Please stop by and stop hello at the Stroke Onward booth or during their roundtable presentation Fri afternoon.
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"The resilience of survivors of any trauma motivates me through the tough times and inspires me to move forward." - Debra Meyerson
#Motivation #StrokeOnward #strokesurvivor #tbi #aphasia #inspiration #strokerecovery #nevergiveup
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“The best therapy is living your best life” - Stroke Survivor Randy Miller🌞
Watch Randy's story 📹 youtu.be/v17tXpZkz_Y
#strokesurvivor #strokerecovery
🧠 Paid Study Opportunity for people with aphasia 🧠
Researchers at UMass are looking into ways to better test and understand how aphasia impacts an individual. This study takes place over Zoom.
For more information, contact Polly Stokes @ (413) 658-5053 or pestokes@umass.edu
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🎧Calling all podcast fans 🎧
We enjoyed our conversation with @KatieStrongSLP on the recent episode of the @AphasiaAccess podcast. We shared more about identity, recovery, and #strokeacrossamerica. Thanks so much for having us!
Host @KatieStrongSLP (@StrongStoryLab / @cmuchp) speaks with Dr. Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman of @StrokeOnward about their bike ride across the country and the importance of identity and storytelling in a person’s journey with aphasia.
aphasiaaccess.libsyn.com/
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Setting a goal is beneficial for stroke survivors for many reasons. A goal provides structure and focus, which can help to prevent depression and provide motivation to stay on track with recovery.
#StrokeOnward #goalsareawsome #strokesurvivor #strokerecovery @GabbyGiffords
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Playing games with friends and family can be helpful for physical and emotional recovery after surviving a stroke. What are some of your favorite games?
#StrokeSurvivors #carepartners #caregivers #Aphasia #strokeonward
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MEET SARAH 🌞 February 6, 2016 changed my life forever. My three-year-old daughter had been up all night crying because of a terrible earache... Read more—ow.ly/i7ef50N2y4S
#strokeonward #strokesurvivor #stromies #strokeacrossamerica #aphasia #rebuildingidentity
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Great piece @techreview - thanks for covering @Deb_Meyerson and the Stroke Across America journey.
We are working hard everyday to shine a light on emotional recovery after stroke and this article helps us get the word out.
technologyreview.com/2023/02…
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Looking for solutions to the emotional health challenges survivors face? Join us today so that together we can start building a brighter future for stroke survivors everywhere! Sign up on our website now! #strokesurvivor
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Join National Aphasia Association in supporting stroke and aphasia awareness by watching the amazing journey of Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman. Follow their experience as they cycle an incredible 4,548-mile venture. youtu.be/5Q9HM9Nsz0A #strokerecovery #stroke
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To stay motivated on the road to recovery. 🧠 Read more about Deb's journey & goal setting in her book. a.co/d/4NFhbLj ⚡
#StrokeOnward #strokesurvivor #smartgoals #strokerecovery #rebuildingidentities #missoulamt #aphasia #carepartner
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Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Stroke Onward. 😍
ow.ly/fNZ850MSbbP
Check out this opportunity to participate in a research study about the impact of stroke and other acquired brain injuries on identity.
🧠📢 Last chance to take part! 📢🧠
This research study exploring how #identity can be impacted after #BrainInjury is closing next week. If you have had an #ABI or know someone who has, there’s still a short amount of time left to take part.
Link 👇
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/j…
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⚡🧠⚡ Know the Signs.
Use the acronym BE FAST for recognizing a stroke:
Balance: Sudden loss of balance
Eyes: Vision loss
Face: An uneven smile
Arm: One arm is weak
Speech: Slurred speech
Time: Call 9-1-1 right away ⌛
#StrokeOnward #strokesurvivor
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We are excited to be collaborating with Adler Aphasia Center to bring knowledge-building to the mental health professional community so they can best support people with aphasia.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
#aphasia #mentalhealth #psychology #identity
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We are excited to share that Identity Theft will be featured in the Virtual Connections book club! The group is facilitated by speech-language experts and limited to people with aphasia.
Sessions start Friday, February 3; sign up today: ow.ly/3lkn50MCKuG
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Stroke Survivor: Randy Miller
“The best therapy is living your best life.”🌞
Watch Randy's story 📹 youtu.be/v17tXpZkz_Y
#strokesurvivor #strokerecovery
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