Stroke is the leading cause of long term disability. 79,000 Americans have a Stroke each year. 1in 4 Strokes are recurrent. 130,000 Americans die from a Stroke each year.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. The National Stroke Association has created the acronym FAST to help you quickly identify whether a Stroke is occurring. Seeking emergent medical care immediately is critical in treating a Stroke.
F.A.S.T.
FACEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Ask the person to smile.
ARM Â Â Â Â Â Â Ask the person to raise both arms.
SPEECH Â Â Â Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.
TIME       Call 911 if the person is showing symptoms of slurred speech, droop in            face, not able to raise arms symmetrically or not able to complete                 sentence.
After having a Stroke there is a 25% chance you will have another. Our Caregivers and Nursing team are trained to work with Stroke patients. Below is a list of key factors we monitor to help prevent an unnecessary hospitalization or even worse, another Stroke:
- Monitor blood pressure
- Add fiber to diet
- Encourage and ensure healthy eating
- Encourage and supervise exercise
- Ensure patient is compliant with Physician appointments
- Monitor mental status for any sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Monitor trouble with walking, balance and coordination
- Monitor sudden severe headache with no known cause
Allegiance Home Health recognizes that Strokes are a leading contributor to hospitalizations in seniors. We’ve developed training, oversight and procedures to reduce the chance of complications helping our seniors remain home safely.
Call 1-888-367-0711 today for a complimentary home assessment!
