Recognize Signs of a Stroke

According to Mayo Clinic symptoms of a stroke include:

• Difficulty talking and understanding others speech
• Paralysis or numbness on one side of the body
• Vision problems
• Aching Head
• Difficulty walking

When to see a doctor?  Use the FAST method and do the following:

• Face- Observe if one side of the patients face droops
• Arms- If the patient lifts both arms, does one droop?
• Speech- Does the patient slur speech or sound strange?
• Time- Call 911 if any of the above signs are observed

If you suspect that someone is having a stroke, stay close to them and carefully observe them while waiting for medical assistance.