The Risks and Symptoms of a StrokeIt is reported that women are more likely than men to be a victim of stroke. In fact, one in five women will have a stroke in their lifetime. Fortunately, four out of five strokes are preventable by seeing your doctor every year.A stroke is caused by an interruption [...]
Stroke Awareness - What to look for & what to do June is Stroke Awareness month in Canada and the USA. Per the Government of Canada, approximately 741,800 Canadian adults over the age of 20, or the population of New Brunswick, live with the effects of a stroke. And ¼ of those are [...]
What All Caregivers Need to Know About Stroke Strokes present a severe threat to seniors over 65 years of age, and their sudden onset can make them disastrous if untreated. When symptoms of a stroke begin to occur, caregivers must act immediately to prevent permanent long-term effects and in some cases, death. Although strokes [...]
