Stroke

A stroke, also known as transient ischemic attack is your brain’s equivalent of a heart attack, happening when there’s an issue with blood flow to part of your brain. A stroke occurs when something blocks the blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Strokes are life-threatening; therefore immediate medical attention is critical to prevent long-term disability, permanent brain damage, or death.

What are the types of stroke?

There are two types of Stroke: Ischemic stroke and Hemorrhagic stroke.

Ischemic stroke

An ischemic stroke occurs when blood clots or other particles block the blood vessels in the brain.

Hemorrhagic stroke

A hemorrhagic stroke happens when an artery in the brain leaks blood or bursts. The leaked blood puts too much pressure on brain cells, which damages them.

What are the signs and Symptoms of stroke?

During a stroke, every second counts, and knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and maybe save a life.

• Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
• Trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
• Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
• Severe Headache with no known cause.

What should I do when I see these signs?

When you witness or suspect someone is having a stroke, Call 911 immediately.

How Havenly Healthcare and Staffing can help with a stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the USA and can lead to lifelong complications including muscle weakness, hearing loss, vision loss, memory loss, and depression. Havenly Healthcare & Staffing has equipped its caregivers with the necessary skills to care for your loved one living with such complications.

Our in-home caregivers will assist in safe transfers to prevent falls and further damage, personal care, companionship, transportation to errands and doctors appointments, medication reminders, engaging in brain-stimulating games and activities, range of motion exercises, and walking to prevent worsening of the complications and improve the quality of life for your loved one.

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