Stroke: Warning Signs and Prevention Tips
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Did you know that 80% of strokes are preventable? Are you familiar with the acronym of BEFAST? (Loss of Balance, Eyesight loss, Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 9-1-1). You can view the flyer here. Come learn more about the symptoms of a STROKE, and also learn from the registered dietician and healthy aging administrator of AAAWM about how healthy foods and exercise can help with prevention.
Speakers:
Staci Gerken, RD - Nutrition Contract Administrator, Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan
Barb Nelson-Jandernoa - Healthy Aging Contract Administrator, Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan
Corinne Ponstein, BSN, RN, SCRN - Regional Outreach Stroke Coordinator, Mercy Health
RSVP: Registration is required. Email registration@aaawm.org or call 616-222-7032
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