National Stroke Awareness Month - Thinks you should know...

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States. Over 800,000 people die in the U.S. each year from cardiovascular disease and strokes. A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a

clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. You can greatly reduce your risk for stroke through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication. When a stroke happens, it is important to recognize the symptoms, call 911 right away, and get to a hospital quickly.  Use the word "FAST" to remember what to look for:

F - Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A - Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S - Speech: Is the speech slurred or strained?
T - Time: If you observe any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately!

When a stroke occurs, time is critical! The quicker you react, the better the snuffer's chances of recovering.

Bringing useful news to educate our clients is one more way that Home Helpers has been making life easier for over a decade.  Call us today at 704-909-7958.  And as always, you can find us on our website,  Facebook and Google+!

Heart Attack - Recognize the symptoms and take action

A heart attack is the sudden loss of blood flow to the heart muscle due to the blockage of a hear artery. 

 Recognizing the symptoms and knowing what to do are key to minimizing the affects of an attack.  

The most common and easily recognized symptoms are…

   Chest discomfort (pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain)
   Discomfort in other areas of the upper body (neck, arm, jaw)
   Shortness of breath
   Sweating
   Nausea
   Lightheadedness

When a heart attach happens, the blocked artery needs to be opened as quickly as possible to allow blood to flow again.  Recognizing the symptoms and acting quickly are vital!  If you’re unsure of whether it’s a heart attack or not, take action anyway.  It’s best to err on the side of safety!

Bringing useful news to educate our clients is one more way that Home Helpers has been making life easier for over a decade.  Call us today at 704-909-7958.  And as always, you can find us on our website,  Facebook and Google+!