Stroke Awareness
The leading cause of preventable death in America
What is a stroke?
___/4 older adults fall each year
What is 1/4
This mental illness costs the US over $210 billion annually.
Depression
What is every 40 seconds?
CDC's recommended time for physical activity
How long is the average gap between diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses?
11 years
The acronym used for a stroke warning
What is F.A.S.T
(F) face drooping, (A) arm weakness, (S) speech difficulty, (T) time to call 9-1-1.
The CDC says Tobaco.....
is bad for you!! even more so at an older age.
You are at higher risk for developing diabetes, cancer , cardiovascular disease, and lung disease.
True or false? Most people get treated for mental illnesses.
False. Only about 44% of people seek treatment