Information about Strokes

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in this country. There are more than 795,000 strokes each year in the United States. Stroke causes more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease and most strokes occur in people over the age of 65 with the risk of having a stroke more doubling each decade after the age of 55.

The National Institute of Health developed a website to promote their campaign, KNOW STROKE, http://stroke.nih.gov/

Know the symptoms of stroke:

– Sudden NUMBNESS or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

– Sudden CONFUSION, trouble speaking or understanding speech

– Sudden TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes

– Sudden TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

– Sudden SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause

Stroke strikes fast, so Call 911, and get to the hospital quickly! 

Taken from the Retirement Readiness Now tips