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Stroke Awareness day

10/28/2020

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Many of us have a loved ones that have experienced this terrifying experience, because 1 in 4 Americans will experience a stroke in some capacity. No matter the severity, strokes can have life-long impacts, including disability and even death. It is important to educate yourself about signs and symptoms of a stroke to prepare for a time of action when it is absolutely necessary. 

To be prepared for the signs and symptoms of a stroke, remember to BE FAST:
  • Balance Loss
  • Eyesight Loss
  • Facial Drooping
  • Arm Weakness
  • Speech Difficulty
  • Time to call 911

Those are the primary signs of a stroke, but others may include: confusion, difficulty understanding, dizziness, loss of balance, numbness, severe headache, trouble walking, vision changes, and weakness. Please note that these symptoms or a combination of them are not unique to a stroke, but if they are sudden and out of the ordinary, they may indicate a sign of stroke and require immediate attention. 

A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, but there are a number of risk factors for stroke that you can manage. These risk factors include:
  • High blood pressure
  • Atrial fibrillation (A-fib)
  • High cholesterol
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Poor circulation
  • Lack of physical activity
  • Obesity

By educating yourself and others about the risk factors and symptoms of a stroke, you may be able to prevent further damage to the individual's mind and body. Help spread stroke awareness and empower others to take action!

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​As a community partner we support, advocate, and promote legal, state, and national efforts to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among youth and adults in Jay County, Indiana.

The Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition (JCDPC) is part of the statewide network of the
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    • Indiana Recovery Network
  • Resources
    • School-Based Prevention >
      • ACTS
      • Botvin LifeSkills Training
      • PreVenture
      • VOICE
      • WhyTry
    • Support Services >
      • Tobacco Cessation
      • Parent Pit Stop
      • Loved Ones Support Team
    • Community Education >
      • ASIST
      • Mental Health First Aid
      • Going Mobile
      • Hidden in Plain Sight
      • Adverse Childhood Experiences >
        • ACEs Training
        • ACEs Quiz
        • CDC: Vital Signs
    • Environmental Strategies >
      • Parents Who Host Lose The Most
      • Talk, They Hear You
      • Be The Majority
  • 2022 Community Survey
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