BE-FASTER!

This app will lead you through the symptoms of a stroke and tell you what to do. Whether you know CPR or know the signs of stroke, you can save a life.

Please visit www.unitedstrokealliance.org for more on stroke and stroke programs. If you wish to donate to help us spread awareness and prevention pleas visit our site and look for the Donate button under the How To Help link.

Remember BE-FASTER!

[B] Balance - Sudden loss of balance

[E] Eyes - Sudden blurry or loss of vision

[F] Face - Sudden numbness, one side drooping - can you smile?

[A] Arms - Sudden weakness in arms - can you raise both?

[S] Speech - Slurred or mumbling speech

[T] Time - Call 911 NOW!

[ER] Emergency Response - Get to the ER by ambulance they know what to

do FASTER!

United Stroke Alliance (USA) recognizes that each year 700,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke. Approximately 543,000 survive the stroke, many experiencing significant physical limitations as well as emotional and cognitive challenges. For almost everyone, the stroke was not a planned or wanted event. It struck without notice and changed the lives of the family forever.

Knowing the signs of stroke can save someone’s life.

Once a stroke begins to present itself, BE-FASTER! and dial 911 immediately - the more time that is wasted, the more functioning a stroke survivor could lose as a result of the loss of 1,900,000 brain cells a minute. As described above, BE-FASTER! represents the majority of the signs of stroke.

Most people do not know the signs of a stroke and do not respond quick enough to receive early treatment to minimize post stroke challenges.