Learn the Symptoms of Stroke

Seeking medical help as soon as possible upon the first signs of a stroke is imperative and can impact your recovery or that of your loved one.  By learning to recognize the symptoms of a stroke, it will help to get the treatment you need, when you need it.  In fact the acronym “F.A.S.T.” is used as a mnemonic for the sudden signs of stroke.  The American Stroke Association states that if you spot the signs; you need to call 9-1-1 for assistance immediately.    

F.A.S.T. stands for:

F        Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

A        Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S        Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?

T        Time to call 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.

There are other symptoms of stoke such as a sudden numbness or weakness in a leg, arm or the face or sudden confusion and difficulty in understanding among other signs.  We encourage you to learn more as the longer a stroke goes untreated, the chance of stroke related brain damage increases.  By getting the proper medical treatment shortly after the onset of symptoms, it improves the chance of survival and a more successful recovery. 

At SYNERGY HomeCare we provide a wide range of non-medical home care in Colorado that includes stroke recovery assistance.   We also provide home care services for clients with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's, ALS and arthritis as well as senior care and much more.  Our affordable services are flexible and adapted to meet your individual needs.

Sources: strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Stroke-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms_UCM_308528_SubHomePage.jsp

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