We seek contributions for the purpose of educating the public on the signs and risks of a stroke and how to prevent them.
We also provide information on cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death along with strokes.
The Foundation will market and distribute it's booklets ACT FAST, SAVE LIVES - An Illustrated Stroke Survival Guide and Broken Trust - When cries for help are not heard, throughout the community and on its website, and offer educational training sessions for groups or facilities in person or via Zoom.
ACT FAST, SAVE LIVES
An Illustrated Stroke Survival Guide
An easy to read and understand illustrated booklet that will help you, or someone you love, survive a stroke and other medical emergencies.
It is based on a true story. It can happen to anyone unable to help themselves in a medical emergency.
You cannot count on the health care system to help you.
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Broken Trust - When cries for help are not heard
A Stroke Survival Guide - Every Minute Counts - 2020 Edition
There are many complicated issues associated with aging in the United States. The pandemic in 2020 created a new classification of people: The "at-risk" group. People age 65 and older, frail or medically vulnerable. Older adults are having a hard time envisioning this “new normal.” Medical emergencies can happen at any time. Knowing what to do in a medical emergency and afterwards can mean the difference between life and death.
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Strokes are the #4 cause of death and the
#1 cause of disability in the United States
Today you may be happy, enjoying life, feeling good and having a great day. But, imagine tomorrow waking up and not be able to swallow or talk. No warning. You cannot ask for help. You cannot tell anyone that something is wrong. Your cries for help will not be heard. No one can hear you. You may even have medical personnel around you who do nothing or who actually incorrectly diagnose you and make you worse. You cannot tell them what is wrong. Precious time starts slipping by.
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