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Gary Gray - My Life After StrokeWelcome to my life after stroke,As I begin to write I am at a point in time eight years, nine months and fifteen days post stroke. Interestingly enough this is just a...
View ArticleMy Stroke Story by Gary Gray
Gary Gray with his family just prior to his strokeMy name is Gary Gray aka garydotgray. I live in Prince Edward Island, Canada. I have lived here all of my life except for a short tour of duty in the...
View ArticleSet BIG Goals!!!
Gary Gray - kayaking on the Brudenell RiverGoals are a key part to making progress with our recovery after stroke. Goals can be short term, long term, little goals or big goals. They all serve as an...
View ArticleThe Story Behind The Book
Gary Gray - Learning to Communicate AgainO. K. here is the challenge... First you have a blood vessel blow out in the middle of your brain. Then, your grey matter is being flooded by your own blood....
View ArticleBook Review: “Life After Stroke” by Jeff Kagan
Life After Stroke by Jeff Kagan I have read many books over the past nine years since my stroke. Among the books that I have read are some personal stories of having experienced a stroke, having...
View ArticleASSUMING A TEACHING ROLE AFTER A STROKE: CLAIRE ARGO
Stroke Recover News"Claire Argo, previously to her stroke, was running her own consulting business. She was organizing software training sessions for various groups. One day in 2003, she was unable to...
View ArticleOne LESS thing that the brain has to do...
Dictus Band for Foot Drop"The orthopedic aid for foot dropThe Dictus Band lifts the foot immediately after toe off. This reduces the risk of tripping over everyday obstacles such as doorsteps and...
View ArticleAn Update Dictus Band, Facebook Fan Page And More
Calf StretchHello again everyone,It is the end of July and the past month and a half have flown by. "What are you doing?" people ask. I stand and kinda just think "O.K., what have I been doing?" Well:...
View ArticleTrial And Error
Trial and errorWelcome back to all My Life After Stroke readersWell it is Labour Day here in Canada. The weekend that officially ends Summer. I would like to give you all an update on how my walking is...
View ArticleThe Many Places - I Have Been
I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.I...
View ArticleStroke Friends Don't Let Stroke Friends Recover Alone
Please share our image with your stroke friends. Stroke Survivors, Family Members, Care Givers and Health Care Professionals. Working together, we are all stronger!
View Article5 Tips For Stroke Prevention
Today we feature a guest post by Philip J. Reed titled "5 Tips for Stroke Prevention". We extend Philip a very warm welcome and we hope you find his post motivating, informative and actionable. -...
View ArticleA Question Of Trust
The Question: As a stroke survivor, caregiver, family member or health care professional are you concerned about where to find trustworthy health and safety information?Submitted resource:When given...
View ArticleStroke Victim? Survivor, Triumphant or STROKE WARRIOR!!!
Gary center - Receiving recognition as a Provincial Library volunteerMaybe I was a stroke victim and maybe I never was. There was a period of about six weeks post stroke when I couldn't walk. In fact,...
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