{"id":5354,"date":"2018-05-24T17:46:37","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T17:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/top-5-signs-symptoms-stroke\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:15:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:15:42","slug":"top-5-signs-symptoms-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/top-5-signs-symptoms-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/05\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-30.png\" alt=\"A senior male holding his head and slouching over | Top 5 Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke | Comfort Keepers Victoria | BLOG POST\" class=\"wp-image-6452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/05\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-30.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/05\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-30-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/05\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-30-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2018\/05\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-30-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Every Senior in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Have You Learned the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke? |\u00a0<\/strong>Did you know that strokes must be treated as a medical emergency to prevent the victim from suffering disability or death? We are supporting American Stroke Awareness Month by offering information on strokes, how they occur, and how you can help a potential stroke victim.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is a Stroke?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Strokes happen when the brain\u2019s blood supply is reduced, sometimes because of sudden arterial blockage and sometimes from brain tissue bleeding. Strokes can often be treated and sometimes even prevented with proper care.<\/p>\n<p>In-home caregivers must learn the FAST signs of a stroke. With fewer Americans dying from strokes due to medical advances, learning the most common stroke symptoms can potentially save a life.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Five Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>#1. Look for Sudden Weakness, Numbness or Paralysis: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Is there a sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis in the face, arms, or legs? Even if just on one side of the body, this may be a stroke. Ask the person you are attending in-home care to lift both arms overhead, but if both arms can\u2019t be lifted simultaneously, call for emergency help.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>#2. Slurred Speech or Inability to Talk: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">When an older person suddenly presents slurred speech or doesn\u2019t understand your words, quickly get help.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>#3. Blurred, Blackened or Double Vision Problems: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Sudden vision problems can be a sign of a stroke. Don\u2019t hesitate. Call for immediate help, whether it is in one eye or has affected both.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>#4. Dizzy with Acute Headache: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Make the call to 911 when there is sudden dizziness with acute headache, especially with an altered consciousness.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>#5. Standing Up or Walking with Difficulty: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Call for quick medical care for seniors who suddenly can\u2019t stand up or walk.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke &#8211; The\u00a0<\/strong><strong>FAST Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Remember FAST when working in home care. Determine quickly if someone is suffering a stroke and get immediate help. FAST stands for:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>F-Face:\u00a0Face drooping if you ask the person to smile<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>A-Arms: Inability to raise arms simultaneously.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>S-Speech: A simple sentence cannot be repeated correctly.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><strong>T-Time: If there are problems, get immediate medical attention.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><b>The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Victoria, BC, is Comfort Keepers\u00ae<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firstly, if you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. We offer senior care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria Provides In-Home Elderly Care Services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aging in place means keeping seniors happy and healthy at home. Comfort Keepers\u00ae trained caregivers provide seniors with the highest quality of life possible. 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To learn more, contact the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Comfort Keepers Victoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria is Proud to Provide Senior Care and Home Care Services to Keep Seniors Safe in Their Homes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are searching for home care near you, we can help! Comfort Keepers\u00ae Victoria can provide home care for Victoria and surrounding areas. Service territory includes Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. 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