Who's Who
Retired pastor who often offers blessing at meals for our picnic and Holidays dinner
Art Gladfelter
True or False: Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by individuals with traumatic brain injuries, even after minor exertion.
True
True or False: Physical activity can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and can help you maintain optimal brain health.
TRUE!
What is the term for the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often in search of food or breeding grounds, which occurs in the spring?
Migration
What does B. E. F. A. S. T. stand for?
Balance, Eyes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time
Her husband just returned from Alaska
Brenda Helwig
Who are 2x as likely to be hospitalized for a traumatic brain injury? Men or Women
Men
This condition is a leading cause of stroke and the most significant controllable risk factor.
High Blood Pressure. Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension.
True or False: In the Southern Hemisphere, spring begins in September.
True
This type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is obstructed. It accounts for 87% of all strokes. Ischemic Stroke (Clots) or Hemorrhagic Stroke (Bleeds)?
Ischemic Stroke
Who is a great cook?
Colleen Murphy
Cognitive decline is almost twice as common among adults who don't do this. What is this?
Regular physical exercise.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables does the American Heart Association recommend daily?
5
In collegiate basketball, what event features a single-elimination tournament held in March and April to determine the national champion?
March Madness (NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament)
What percentage of clot-related stroke survivors will have another stroke?
1 in 4, or 25%. Fortunately, up to 80 percent may be preventable
Who does the type of woodworking referred to as "woodworking automata"
Rick Motter
Name one strategy you can use to compensate for impaired abilities, including modifying the environment or using tools
apps, visual reminders like sticky notes, calendars, routine, labels, checklists, minimizing clutter, technology like Alexa or speech to text, pill organizers, support system, etc.
This condition can cause low oxygen levels during sleep as well as elevated blood pressure, both of which can increase the risk of a stroke.
Sleep apnea
This is s a rare and spectacular phenomenon that occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun's light completely and is happening April 8, 2024 in parts of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
Total Solar Eclipse
Name one condition you can control by medication to help prevent secondary stroke
blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes
Who brings more folks to stroke support group than any other member?
Dave Wommer
What term describes the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize itself by forming new connections throughout life?
neuroplasticity
Name three lifestyle choices you can control to help prevent secondary stroke
healthy diet, regular exercise regimen, stop smoking, take medication as prescribed, limit alcohol etc.
One of the first vegetables that is safe to plant early in the spring. Wives' tale says this should be planted by St. Patricks Day.
Sweet peas.
What bad habit is most beneficial to give up because the chemicals in this product cause constriction of blood vessels?
SMOKING!!!