Starting Now
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Having a stroke is a frightening experience, with often long-term effects. And about one-third of all stroke survivors will have another stroke within five years.
What most people fail to realize, however, is that some strokes are preventable. By recognizing signs and symptoms and making lifestyle changes, people may be able to reduce their risk for another stroke.
In order to help individuals and their families understand stroke and how to prevent recurrent stroke, the RehabCare Group of Laurel Grove Hospital offers Starting Now, an educational program developed with the American Stroke Association. This five-part series includes informational material, as well as intruction by a team of healthcare professionals.
Starting Now is a collaborative effort of The American Stroke Association and the acute rehabilitation program of Laurel Grove Hospital at Eden Medical Center.
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Signs of Stroke |
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Program Components
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Part 1 - Facts and Figures of Stroke
Part 2 - Understanding Changes
Part 3 - How Stroke Affects Mobility and Daily Living
Part 4 - How Stroke Affects Communication, Cognition and Swallowing
Part 5 - Medical Management and Recurrent Stroke Prevention
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Program Benefits
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Reinforces lifestyle changes and management of risk factors, which may result in a healthier individual.
Potentially reduces the chance that stroke will occur.
Establishes source of education and support for the stroke survivor and his or her family.
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Signs of Stroke
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Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.
When someone shows one or more of these signs, call 911 immediately.
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To speak with someone at Laurel Grove Hospital about Starting Now, call (510) 727-2755.
For more information about stroke, visit our Health Library.
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