Valentine's Day Meeting 2-11-11
A good old fashion just for fun meeting. A good time was had by all playing games, enjoying good friendships and trying to
decide what great goodie to eat next. Everyone left feeling happy and on a sugar high. ( Photo credits; Patty and Wanda)
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March 19th Meeting
An outstanding program plus St. Patrick's Day celebration equal a Saturday well spent! Mark Ittleman, MA,SLP, presented "Be In Conversation" to the Houston Stroke Warriors and caregivers at their weekly meeting. The presentation was extremely informative and entertaining. Mark skillfully guided us through a snapshot of his method of speech therapy which he developed over a 39 year career in the field. Mark,working briefly with several of our Stroke Warriors, showed us, first-hand, the positive results that can come from his "Conversation" with those among us who have Aphasia. A wonderful time and education were had by all. Thank you Mark for sharing and demonstrating to us the remarkable potential for speech!
(Patty W.)
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Resent Meeting on the use of SALT
Sharon Maas, Rd.Ld., of West Houston Medical Center blessed the Stroke Warriors this Saturday with her presence and her extensive knowledge of good, better and best when it comes to food choices and the appropriate use of most peoples' favorite seasoning....SALT (sodium). We were informed about the consequences of too much salt in our every day diet from fluid retention to diseased blood vessels and to the possible hypertension and/or stroke. Sharon helped us to see how keeping salt usage between 1500mg. and 2300mg. each day would make us all a healthier and happier bunch of Warriors! We all went home with many beneficial handouts. Thank you, Sharon (Patty Wesolek)
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5th Annual Stride4Stroke 5K Run/Walk 03-05-2011
Stroke Warriors, Friends and Caregivers went out in the cool,windy Saturday morning to raise money for the Stride4Stroke program.
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* If you missed the Vial of Life presentation, and would like the instruction sheet, Vial of Life form and decal. Contact
Kathy or Bob for them.
* The following pictures created by Stroke Warrior, Ricky Matlock who is a TBI Survivor. Thanks,nice work Ricky.
