It is essential to know that there are 2 types of strokes. Ischemic strokes are blockages that stop blood from flowing to one\u2019s brain. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused from bleeding that happens in one\u2019s brain. Some of the stroke signs to watch out for include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Facial drooping<\/li>
- Leg or arm weakness<\/li>
- Speech issues (garbled speech, etc.)<\/li>
- Sudden severe headache<\/li>
- Double vision<\/li>
- Trouble walking<\/li>
- Loss of vision<\/li>
- Sudden loss of sensations on one side of their body<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Strokes are emergencies. The sooner that your elderly loved one can get emergency medical care when experiencing a stroke, the better chances there will be for recovery. For ischemic strokes, the medicine that could save your elderly loved one should be given within no more than 4 \u00bd hours after their symptoms started. If you think your elderly loved one is having a stroke, call 9-1-1 right away and let them know what is going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bells Palsy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bells palsy is a condition that can cause temporary weakness or paralysis on one side of your loved one\u2019s face. This could include the mouth, eye, and forehead, as well. Likely, this condition is caused by nerve inflammation. A virus could have affected this nerve, as well. Some of the signs of Bells palsy that you and your loved one\u2019s home care providers should watch out for include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Drooling<\/li>
- Trouble keeping any liquids in their mouth<\/li>
- Noticeable drooping of the face<\/li>
- Dry mouth and\/or eyes<\/li>
- Not being able to wrinkle the forehead muscles<\/li>
- Can\u2019t close their eye\u2019s, move their mouth, or smile on the side that was affected<\/li>
- Sound sensitivity<\/li>
- Severe eye tearing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Bells palsy is an emergency and the symptoms can mimic a stroke. If your elderly loved one is having any of these symptoms, be sure they get to the nearest emergency room right away. Doctors will likely give your elderly loved one steroids. If your elderly loved one doesn\u2019t get treatment, their symptoms will probably clear up in about 2 weeks. However, they should be assessed by a doctor just to be safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n