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Save a Life~Identify a Stroke Victim

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

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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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 Realtor

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 Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

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
Theresa Akin
CORPUS CHRISTI REALTY GROUP - Corpus Christi, TX

My granddaughter works in a convenient store and of course many regular customers. One customer walked in sluggishly as she put it. Not her usual self and also a friend of my granddaughter. It was usually a Sprite and bag of chips. She made her friend sit for a moment when a police officer walked in and immediately they called for an ambulance. The young friend had a stroke. That was 3 weeks ago and she is still in the hospital. Only 24 years old. It can happen to anyone.

Jan 25, 2017 09:06 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!!!!

Jan 25, 2017 10:57 AM
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
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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