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Save a Life~Identify a Stroke Victim

By Ginger Harper

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team 93383

January 24, 2017 12:40 PM

I have a very Dear Friend that had a stroke last week. She is still in the hospital and has no

feeling in her right side. We are continuing to pray for a full recovery for her.

You may save a life is you can understand what a stoke victim is like.

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters.... S. T. R.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics). She said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital -
(at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)

(i.e. It is sunny out today.)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

I have done my part. Will you?

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Dorte Engel

RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD

ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Ginger,

Good advice. One of my friends was just moved from hospital to rehab after a stroke at Christmas. It is a long slog to get back to normal, it seems. The faster you can get help, the better.

Jan 24, 2017 09:56 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Dennis Swartz

Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH

MBA, GRI...experience counts!

Thanks for sharing-a coworker had one at work and is still unable to walk.

Jan 25, 2017 02:17 AM

Sham Reddy CRS

Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH

CRS

Great information!!! Thanks!

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough

Jan 25, 2017 04:09 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Ginger... I knew that if you get a stroke victim help within a couple of hours, it can be reversed... but I did not know those "tricks" for identifying. Thanks for sharing this life-saving information.

Jan 25, 2017 04:43 AM

Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

This is excellent information for all of us in ActiveRain.

Jan 25, 2017 05:19 AM

Richie & You

people first-then business - Riverside, CA

Author & Consultant

Interesting to note that diet, exercise and stress handling in advance will give anyone more of an edge on this robber and sabotager of life called stroke

Jan 25, 2017 07:54 AM

Jerry Lucas

As a mobile notary, I often visit homebound people in poor health. I have noticed sick people eating junk food and thought to myself the poor diet is contributing to their own poor health. I view good nutrition as health insurance.

Jan 25, 2017 10:57 AM

Brian L. Sirota, Esq.

Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA

For Solutions: (714) 501-7660

Ginger, thanks for the share and catchy mnemoic ...

Jan 25, 2017 10:39 AM

Anne Corbin

Long and Foster - Lake Anna - Spotsylvania, VA

Serving Lake Anna & Central Virginia

Thanks for this reminder!!!!

Noel Mayer

Upper Montclair Weichert Realtors - Montclair, NJ

YOU WILL BE RIGHT AT HOME WITH NOEL !

Ginger,

Great information to share.

Thank you.

Jan 25, 2017 11:30 AM

Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of Stroke are very important. Just the time factor makes a difference. BTW, I will renew my CPR training next week.

Jan 25, 2017 11:51 AM

Corey Martin

Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA

Real Estate and Management Solutions

It is good to know the signs of a stroke. This was new news to me. Thanks for sharing. Your friend will be in our prayers.

Jan 25, 2017 12:15 PM

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

People also think only "OLD" people have strokes, not true, I watched a program about a young healthy woman of 34 who had a devastating stroke which left her unable to talk or write initially. Good signs to know. thank you.

Jan 25, 2017 01:01 PM

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ

HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you. I burned this one into my brain. We never know how we might be helpful for someone else that might be having a stroke. Thank you for sharing this information!

Jan 25, 2017 06:51 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Thanks for this post. Hopefully, we can id a stroke victim and get the person to the ER quickly.

Jan 25, 2017 08:26 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

These are good tips on how to identify a stroke victim so help can be obtained asap. Thank you!

Jan 26, 2017 03:39 AM

Juan Jimenez

A House on a Rock Home Inspections LLC - Richmond, VA

The Richmond Home Inspector

Invaluable post. Thank you for sharing.

Jan 26, 2017 10:11 AM

Diana Dahlberg

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Wow, good tips to know. Thank you.-Kasey

Jan 26, 2017 01:01 PM

Diana Dahlberg

1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI

Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I have seen this information online in the past. This is a great reminder.

Jan 26, 2017 07:04 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Those are valuable tips on helping to identify those who are suffering from stroke.

Jan 30, 2017 06:09 AM

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900

Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA

Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Ginger, as my husband has had two strokes, this subject is near to my heart. Thank you.

Aug 23, 2017 11:33 PM

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