The Tales of a Stroke Patient and More

I was well and then I wasn't. In one second, my life changed forever. I type with only one, functional hand and am the author of "The Tales of a Stroke Patient," the true story behind my hemorrhagic stroke and its consequences, including gruesome health professionals, frightful depression, and near-death encounters. I'll take you on the journey in this blog I've written for over 10 years, but be prepared for a bumpy ride. Contact info: Joyce Hoffman / hcwriter@gmail.com

May 23, 2021

Determined TV has another post!

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Jayesh Patel had a sweet family and was living a good life when his existence was interrupted by tuberculosis and meningitis which led to a ...
May 15, 2021

We tried a new way of group discussion. What do you think?

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We had a great meeting involving stroke support groups and survivors from around the country. Tell us how you like the format. Would you be ...
Apr 27, 2021

WTF! They're Living People, For Cryin' Out Loud: The Sad Saga of Futile Trauma Transfers

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I subscribe to everything related to health and stroke, and this article amazed even me, who rarely gets shocked anymore.  This article by J...
Apr 14, 2021

Young Multiple-Stroke Patient Gives Parent PTSD

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  Count 'em, folks. F-I-V-E! This post all started from an email I received anonymously: I'm the parent/caretaker of a 9yrs old pedi...
Apr 10, 2021

Do You Think Stress Alone Can Cause a Stroke?

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My stroke was inherited, a Protein S deficiency which causes blood clots. And you probably know the rest and the reason this blog came about...
Mar 13, 2021

Physical Therapist: Push. Pull. Lift. Lower. Me: I'm 72, For Cryin' Out Loud!

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Countless times on the therapy table I am always with pain in my affected stroke-induced leg, that sometimes gets unnoticed if I engage in a...
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Jan 30, 2021

Don’t Know Why You Had a Stroke? Maybe The Following News Will Help.

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I  didn't drink in excess, or smoke, or have diabetes, or have high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, or obesity, the  main reasons w...
Dec 24, 2020

A Stroke Survivor’s Thoughts About Happy New Year? Meh.

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For those of you who know what meh is and if you think this is a negative post, it is. But please read on anyway.  After four years of Trump...
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Dec 4, 2020

Be Honest, Caregiver: Serious Profession or Work-Shy Pastime?

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Some of you have caregivers who are spouses, family, friends, and if they're good spouses, family, friends, they'd offer the world t...
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Oct 28, 2020

Alcohol and Stroke, or Was My Grandfather Pickled and Other Stuff

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My grandfather came from Austria, the home of Schnapps, which he drank at every opportune time,  some a week long, of the Jewish holiday reg...
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