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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to educate the nation and spread awareness about stroke prevention, symptom recognition and recovery. In recent years stroke deaths have declined by 10,000 Americans. This year, National Stroke Association hopes to continue to reduce stroke deaths by educating the public to recognize stroke symptoms, and to Act F.A.S.T. and "Save a Life."

• For every minute that brain cells are deprived of oxygen during stroke, the likelihood of brain damage increases. Act F.A.S.T.
• Treatment can be more effective if given early on. Act F.A.S.T.
• TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a risk factor of stroke and a call to action to prevent a stroke. Act F.A.S.T.

For the six million stroke survivors in the United States, Acting F.A.S.T. is even more critical because they are at risk for a recurrent stroke. But stroke prevention is only one part of the stroke recovery journey. For stroke survivors, the other integral component is National Stroke Association’s message of HOPE: Stroke is a Lifelong Journey. Because hope is such an important part of a successful stroke recovery. Click here to download materials that will help survivors and caregivers on their road to recovery.

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STARS (Steps Against Recurrent Stroke)

As a stroke survivor or a caregiver for a stroke survivor, did you know that having a stroke puts you at greater risk for another stroke? Now, National Stroke Association has partnered with Bristol-Meyers Squibb Sanofi pharmaceuticals to develop the STARS program. STARS stands for Steps Against Recurrent Stroke and is a program to make sure you know there is so much you can do to reduce your risk for a recurrent stroke.

Learn more about STARS.

Learn practical information. Improve your practice. Network with your regional peers.

This fall, Stroke: The Full Continuum of Care will bring together national thought leaders to educate the stroke care community. The two-day meetings will include a stand-alone dedicated nurse meeting plus a one-day interdisciplinary meeting. A case-study approach to the seminars will highlight real-life situations. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of these regional meetings. Sign-up now!

Click here to learn more and to register!

Please consider making your Amazon purchases by clicking on this Amazon.com link.  You can also shop online at IGive.com and Support National Stroke Association. Sign up today at www.igive.com/BeStrokeSmart. By shopping online through these links you will be supporting National Stroke Association with every purchase.