We are sharing this post as part of a Bloggin’ Mamas Social Good Campaign, and were not compensated for doing so.
Bloggin’ Mamas is sponsoring this giveaway in support of the Ad Council and the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association campaign acknowledging the recent World Stroke Day on October 29th. We are helping to raise awareness about Stroke knowledge, prevention, and what to do in an emergency.
SPOT A Stroke
Did you know that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading preventable case of disability in the US? Each year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke. Furthermore, someone in the world has a stroke every 2 seconds.- 1 in 6 people will have a stroke in their lifetime.
- 1 in 3 Americans cannot name at least one sign of stroke.
- When you recognize a stroke and immediately call 9-1-1, the person has a greater chance of getting to an appropriate hospital quickly and being assessed for treatment options like a clot-busting drug or clot-busting device.
- Someone in the world has a stroke every 2 seconds.
- In the U.S. stroke is the No. 5 cause of death overall, killing nearly 130,000 people a year.
- Stroke is the No. 1 preventable cause of long-term disability.
How to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. (the warning signs):
F - Face Drooping - Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.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? Are they unable to speak, or are they 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 the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately. www.StrokeAssociation.org/warningsignsHere's Paul George's Story
More Resources & Info
- Click HERE to watch more videos
- Check out the F.A.S.T. Song – The ASA has created a simple song to help people remember the stroke warning signs. They have the F.A.S.T. song in several musical styles on Youtube. If you’re really brave, sing it, or record a lip sync version, then share it using the #singFAST hashtag.
- Download the mobile app – There’s an app for that and at least one person is glad she had it!
And Now for the Giveaway!
One Winner will Win a $100 Amazon Giftcard! Giveaway begins November 4th, 2015 at 5pm EST and ends November 18th, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST.Open to US residents age 18 and older.Winner will be selected by Random.org and be notified by email.See Giveaway Tools widget below for full terms & conditions.Disclosure: Bloggin’ Mamas is hosting this giveaway and coordinating prize fulfillment. Element Associates, The Ad Council and the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association are in no way responsible for the giveaway, and only provided the above content to be distributed in the form of a PSA.
12 comments:
My mother woke up having a stroke. Thank god my brother was living with her at the time,she knows the warning signs.Her left side was numb.Mom
had a good recovery.
yes my friend in HK, I don't know there is a sign.
My Grandma had a stroke in 2009 which was very devastating because she was so full of life & loved to do crazy things. She jumped out of an airplane for her 69th birthday. She was still a caregiver and working full time when she had her stroke. She has been bed ridden for over 6 years. Thanks for sharing the info I know that numbing of the arm and drooping of the face is a sign. I am actually a home nurse and I take care of stroke victims. This disease is awful and very sad when they cant move and have to be fed out of a tube :(
As a former registred nurse, I do know the signs of stroke. I'm sure there are lots of people who don't know so this is something very important to share. Actually, my sister-in-law, who is in her 50's, just had her second stroke a couple months ago. She has been in a rehab facility for awhile and is hoping to come home before Christmas.
Yes I do know the warning signs of a stroke and I also know quite a few people who have had a stroke because I work in the nursing field.
I don;t know anyone who has had a stroke but it is good to know the signs.
My mom had a mini stroke one summer. My kids were home with her and it scared them. Her speech was way off and also she couldn't remember them. When I got home, I took her to the ER and they helped her.
Sherri J
My mom had a stroke, and my brother and sister have also had strokes.
A couple people in my family have had strokes. I really like this article. Its a great way to spread awareness. I have never heard of FAST but its a great way to remember the warning signs that many people are not aware of. Thank you for sharing this! The giveaway is just a bonus ....this could save a life. :)
My grandfathers both had strokes. I've heard that if you think you've had a stroke to cough in order to keep blood circulating to the brain.
My grandfather died from a stroke. I'm aware of the warning signs because I work as a 911 dispatcher and have to alert people to the signs when they call in. Thanks.
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When I was younger, my grandfather had a stroke. I wasn't as aware of the warning signs, just knew that he had some kind of facial droopiness. I always pay attention when I see the commercials about strokes, just so I can keep it fresh in my mind.
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