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Act FAST!
Call 9-1-1 if you recognize a stroke.
Face: Is the face displaying signs of numbness? Ask
the person to smile and note if mouth or eyes droop.
Arms: Are limbs weak? Ask the person to hold both
arms straight out. Does one drift downward?
Speech: Has verbal communication, such as speech
and/or understanding, become difficult? Ask the
person to recite a simple sentence without slurring.
Time: If you observe warning signs in yourself
or another, call 9-1-1 immediately. Lean more at
Stroke of Genius
Two Central Florida Dads
Survive & Thrive After Stroke
right arm would not grab the clipboard. I asked Hawke to complete