Stroke Awareness and How to Act FAST, with Arete Nicholas, RN, MA

This presentation will help you understand more about stroke---risk factors, prevention, treatment, and recovery.

When someone suffers a stroke, the minutes count---as do the seconds. And the life you save may be your own.

Being aware of stroke symptoms and acting in rapid response can mean all the difference in helping a stroke survivor maintain independence, life quality and precious memories.

On Friday, October 29, 2021, Institute on Aging welcomes you to a 90-minute training, in honor of World Stroke Day, 2021, a worldwide campaign of awareness and action.

In this presentation, we will identify stroke symptoms and the importance of acting quickly when stroke occurs. We will also review stroke risk factors, treatment, and post-stroke recovery.

Registration Ends on October 29th, at 9:30 a.m.

By the end of this event participants will be able to:

• Identify at least three major risk factors of stroke
• Plan at least two prevention measures to avoid a stroke
• Describe at least five signs and symptoms of stroke
• Practice both how and when to take immediate medical action at the first sign of stroke

Your Instructor:

Arete Nicholas is a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience in clinical management, consulting, health education and staff training in both long-term care and acute care environments. This includes more than two decades of experience advising senior adults and their families on healthcare, safety and lifestyle issues. Ms. Nicholas also has five years senior management experience at a 150+ bed assisted living facility with licensed dementia unit and conserved senior adult population. She currently works as a Geriatric Care Manager and Consultant for her own company. She received an M.A. in Gerontology and an R.N., B.S.N., and Public Health Licensure, all from San Francisco State University.

Continuing Education Information (1.5 Continuing Education Units): BRN; CAMFT (serves LCSWs/MFTs/LEPs/LPCCs); MCLE (Attorneys/Fiduciaries)