Stroke Facts
This happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts.
What is a stroke?
These should be added in bathrooms to prevent slipping.
What are grab bars?
This mild brain injury may cause headache, confusion, or dizziness.
What is a concussion?
This type of therapy helps improve strength, balance, and movement after a stroke.
What is physical therapy?
This organ controls movement, memory, and speech.
What is the brain?
The acronym FAST helps you remember stroke signs. What does FAST stand for?
What is Face, Arms, Speech, Time?
Clutter and loose rugs at home should be _______.
What is removed?
You should do this immediately if someone loses consciousness after hitting their head.
What is call emergency services?
Standing on one leg with support helps improve this skill.
What is balance?
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
Weakness on one side of the body after a stroke is called this.
What is hemiparesis or hemiplegia?
Good lighting helps prevent this common household accident.
What is a fall?
This protective gear helps prevent head injuries in sports or biking.
What is a helmet?
If you feel dizzy, you should do this to avoid falling.
What is sit down and rest?
The right side of the brain is responsible for this type of thinking.
What is creativity or visual/spatial thinking?
This side of the brain controls the right side of the body.
What is the left side?
Dizziness, poor vision, and weak muscles all increase the risk of this.
What is falling?
People taking blood thinners are at higher risk for this after a head injury.
What is bleeding?
After a stroke or head injury, the main goal of rehab is to regain this.
What is independence?
The left side of the brain mainly controls this.
What is language and logic?
This health condition greatly increases the risk of stroke.
What is high blood pressure?
Shoes with this type of sole are safest for walking.
What is a non-slip sole?
Severe head injuries can cause long-term damage to this organ.
What is the brain?
A home safety check should be done this often to prevent falls.
What is regularly (weekly or monthly)?
Damage to the brain can cause difficulty with this type of movement.
What is voluntary movement or motor control?