Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of Stroke

Many of us are involved in caring for a loved elderly or disabled person. 

Keeping informed of how to react in an emergency situations, should
they unexpectantly arise will give us an added sense of security.

• Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg
• Abrupt loss of vision, strength, coordination, sensation, speech, or the ability to understand speech. These symptoms may become more marked over time.
• Sudden dimness of vision, especially in one eye
• Sudden loss of balance, possibly accompanied by vomiting, nausea, fever, hiccups, or trouble with swallowing
• Sudden and severe headache with no other cause followed rapidly by loss of consciousness
• Brief loss of consciousness
• Unexplained dizziness or sudden falls
• Call 911 or seek other emergency care immediately if you or someone you know experiences possible symptoms of stroke.
• Don't wait to see if the symptoms pass.