Take control of your health this National Stroke Week
Announcement posted by Feros Care 11 Sep 2014
As part of National Stroke Week (8-14 September), Feros Care is urging seniors to have a health check with their doctor, community health centre or pharmacy to find out how to reduce their stroke risk.
Helping to promote this important message is Aboriginal Elder Reg Knox, also known as Uncle Reg, who receives in home respite from Feros Care.
Uncle Reg – a well-known artist who was commissioned to create a sculptural carving as a gift for the visiting Pope in 1987 – suffered a headache two hours before his near fatal stroke in 2009, and as a result, developed dementia.
His daughter, Missy Knox, said her father’s condition left him with little recollection of his many life achievements.
Missy said “He was a very wise, wonderful man who spent his adult life committed to encouraging young Indigenous people to get an education and preparing teachers to work with Aboriginal children.
“Dad would want to educate others and help raise awareness of the warning signs of stroke. He would advise people to take notice of unusual headaches and sudden vision problems and call an ambulance immediately. Stroke does not discriminate.
“Doctors believe the headache before Dad’s stroke was a result of a clot in the brain and it ceased as soon as the brain bleed occurred, hence the immediate vision impairment,” she said.
Severe, sudden headache is a common symptom of stroke. Other signs of stroke include:
“Many strokes are preventable. It is important to understand what increases your risk of having a stroke as there are steps you can take to be healthy and reduce your risk.
“Simple lifestyle changes such as becoming more active, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption can make a big difference.
“National Stroke Week is a timely reminder for seniors to take control of their health and have a check-up,” Ms Buckley said.
Stroke is Australia’s second biggest killer after coronary heart disease and a leading cause of disability. Stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer.
The longer a stroke remains untreated the greater the chance of brain damage. Emergency medical treatment soon after symptoms begin, improves the chances of survival and rehabilitation.
As part of National Stroke Week (8-14 September), Feros Care is urging seniors to have a health check with their doctor, community health centre or pharmacy to find out how to reduce their stroke risk.
Helping to promote this important message is Aboriginal Elder Reg Knox, also known as Uncle Reg, who receives in home respite from Feros Care.
Uncle Reg – a well-known artist who was commissioned to create a sculptural carving as a gift for the visiting Pope in 1987 – suffered a headache two hours before his near fatal stroke in 2009, and as a result, developed dementia.
His daughter, Missy Knox, said her father’s condition left him with little recollection of his many life achievements.
Missy said “He was a very wise, wonderful man who spent his adult life committed to encouraging young Indigenous people to get an education and preparing teachers to work with Aboriginal children.
“Dad would want to educate others and help raise awareness of the warning signs of stroke. He would advise people to take notice of unusual headaches and sudden vision problems and call an ambulance immediately. Stroke does not discriminate.
“Doctors believe the headache before Dad’s stroke was a result of a clot in the brain and it ceased as soon as the brain bleed occurred, hence the immediate vision impairment,” she said.
Severe, sudden headache is a common symptom of stroke. Other signs of stroke include:
“Many strokes are preventable. It is important to understand what increases your risk of having a stroke as there are steps you can take to be healthy and reduce your risk.
“Simple lifestyle changes such as becoming more active, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption can make a big difference.
“National Stroke Week is a timely reminder for seniors to take control of their health and have a check-up,” Ms Buckley said.
Stroke is Australia’s second biggest killer after coronary heart disease and a leading cause of disability. Stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer.
The longer a stroke remains untreated the greater the chance of brain damage. Emergency medical treatment soon after symptoms begin, improves the chances of survival and rehabilitation.
About Feros Care
Feros Care is multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation that has been offering quality care and support services for older Australians since 1990. Feros Care strives to be a strong ambassador and partner in the lives of seniors. Our entire focus is on helping seniors remain independent, socially connected, and as healthy as possible.
Feros Care is an inclusive organisation that openly welcomes all people, regardless of their ethnicity and culture, gender, identity, sexual orientation or disability.
Helping to promote this important message is Aboriginal Elder Reg Knox, also known as Uncle Reg, who receives in home respite from Feros Care.
Uncle Reg – a well-known artist who was commissioned to create a sculptural carving as a gift for the visiting Pope in 1987 – suffered a headache two hours before his near fatal stroke in 2009, and as a result, developed dementia.
His daughter, Missy Knox, said her father’s condition left him with little recollection of his many life achievements.
Missy said “He was a very wise, wonderful man who spent his adult life committed to encouraging young Indigenous people to get an education and preparing teachers to work with Aboriginal children.
“Dad would want to educate others and help raise awareness of the warning signs of stroke. He would advise people to take notice of unusual headaches and sudden vision problems and call an ambulance immediately. Stroke does not discriminate.
“Doctors believe the headache before Dad’s stroke was a result of a clot in the brain and it ceased as soon as the brain bleed occurred, hence the immediate vision impairment,” she said.
Severe, sudden headache is a common symptom of stroke. Other signs of stroke include:
- weakness or numbness or paralysis of face, arm, leg on either or both sides of the body
- difficulty speaking or understanding
- dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall
- loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision in one or both eyes
- difficulty swallowing
“Many strokes are preventable. It is important to understand what increases your risk of having a stroke as there are steps you can take to be healthy and reduce your risk.
“Simple lifestyle changes such as becoming more active, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption can make a big difference.
“National Stroke Week is a timely reminder for seniors to take control of their health and have a check-up,” Ms Buckley said.
Stroke is Australia’s second biggest killer after coronary heart disease and a leading cause of disability. Stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer.
The longer a stroke remains untreated the greater the chance of brain damage. Emergency medical treatment soon after symptoms begin, improves the chances of survival and rehabilitation.
As part of National Stroke Week (8-14 September), Feros Care is urging seniors to have a health check with their doctor, community health centre or pharmacy to find out how to reduce their stroke risk.
Helping to promote this important message is Aboriginal Elder Reg Knox, also known as Uncle Reg, who receives in home respite from Feros Care.
Uncle Reg – a well-known artist who was commissioned to create a sculptural carving as a gift for the visiting Pope in 1987 – suffered a headache two hours before his near fatal stroke in 2009, and as a result, developed dementia.
His daughter, Missy Knox, said her father’s condition left him with little recollection of his many life achievements.
Missy said “He was a very wise, wonderful man who spent his adult life committed to encouraging young Indigenous people to get an education and preparing teachers to work with Aboriginal children.
“Dad would want to educate others and help raise awareness of the warning signs of stroke. He would advise people to take notice of unusual headaches and sudden vision problems and call an ambulance immediately. Stroke does not discriminate.
“Doctors believe the headache before Dad’s stroke was a result of a clot in the brain and it ceased as soon as the brain bleed occurred, hence the immediate vision impairment,” she said.
Severe, sudden headache is a common symptom of stroke. Other signs of stroke include:
- weakness or numbness or paralysis of face, arm, leg on either or both sides of the body
- difficulty speaking or understanding
- dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall
- loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision in one or both eyes
- difficulty swallowing
“Many strokes are preventable. It is important to understand what increases your risk of having a stroke as there are steps you can take to be healthy and reduce your risk.
“Simple lifestyle changes such as becoming more active, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption can make a big difference.
“National Stroke Week is a timely reminder for seniors to take control of their health and have a check-up,” Ms Buckley said.
Stroke is Australia’s second biggest killer after coronary heart disease and a leading cause of disability. Stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer.
The longer a stroke remains untreated the greater the chance of brain damage. Emergency medical treatment soon after symptoms begin, improves the chances of survival and rehabilitation.
About Feros Care
Feros Care is multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation that has been offering quality care and support services for older Australians since 1990. Feros Care strives to be a strong ambassador and partner in the lives of seniors. Our entire focus is on helping seniors remain independent, socially connected, and as healthy as possible.
Feros Care is an inclusive organisation that openly welcomes all people, regardless of their ethnicity and culture, gender, identity, sexual orientation or disability.