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Vital stroke awareness goes online
Stroke Foundation is taking bookings
for what could be the most important
video conference of your life.
Virtual StrokeSafe presentations
are now available to workplaces and
community groups, delivering vital
information about stroke prevention and
recognition.
This knowledge could save the life of
a loved one, a friend, a workmate or even
yourself.
Stroke Foundation spokesperson
Jonine Collins is pleased the
organisation’s traditional in-person
StrokeSafe talks have been adapted
during COVID-19 times to continue to
educate the community.
“There is one stroke in Australia every
nine minutes. Stroke can strike anyone at
any age and it does not stop because we
are in a pandemic,” Ms Collins said.
“Stroke is always a medical
emergency. Knowing how to reduce your
stroke risk and recognise the F.A.S.T. signs
of stroke are just as important as ever.”
Knowing the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke
can save a life. Ask these questions:
• Face – Check their face. Has their
mouth drooped?
• Arms – Can they lift both arms?
• Speech – Is their speech slurred?
Do they understand you?
• Time – Time is critical. If you see
any of these signs, call 000 straight
away.
Stroke strikes the brain, the most
complex organ in our bodies, responsible
for our movement, thoughts and feelings.
It kills up to 1.9 million brain cells per
minute, but prompt medical treatment
can stop this damage.
Stroke survivor and StrokeSafe
presenter Kevin English has encouraged
businesses and community groups to
book an online presentation to ensure
staff and members know what to do when
a stroke occurs.
“Stroke Week is approaching rapidly
(August 31- September 6), and that is a
timely reminder to put stroke awareness
on the agenda,” Mr English said.
“Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest
killers and a leading cause of disability
and its prevalence increases year on year.
“It impacts too many families, but
more than 80 percent of strokes can be
prevented by managing blood pressure
and cholesterol and living a healthy, active
lifestyle.
“I am excited that by embracing online
presentations, we are able to spread these
important messages to all corners of
Australia, at a time when our health is top
of mind.”
It’s estimated more than 56,000
strokes will occur in Australia this year
alone.
If you would like to request a free 30
minute online StrokeSafe presentation
please call 1300 194 196 or book online
at strokefoundation.rg.au
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