No! If you don’t want to be afraid of hearing “stroke”, you should pay attention to your health from the beginning, starting from “prevention”; and if your family members or elders have already had a stroke, you should grasp the key to rehabilitation and care support to restore your body function and quality of life in the past as much as possible. There are 6 ways to prevent stroke Stroke occurs because of the blockage of blood vessels in the brain. In addition to age, the common causes of stroke are “three highs”: high blood pressure, high blood sugar (also known as diabetes), and high cholesterol. Long-term high blood pressure will accelerate the hardening and blockage of arteries, which will not only cause strokes but also myocardial infarction. If you already have the problem of the three highs, in addition to taking regular medication for high blood pressure as instructed by your doctor, you should also pay attention to keeping warm in cold weather and hydrating in hot weather to avoid a stroke due to drastic changes in blood pressure. 1.Take anti-thrombotic drugs for a long time and on time, control blood pressure, blood sugar and blood fat concentration, work and rest normally, avoid staying up late or overworking, adjust your living habits, control your emotions, keep a happy mood every day, work and rest normally, and avoid staying up late or overworking. 2, can record the usual blood pressure, blood sugar value and discomfort symptoms, and record the medication status. 3.Healthy and balanced diet. 4.Maintain a proper weight. 5.Regular exercise. 6. Drink alcohol in moderation and encourage smoking cessation. If you suspect that a family member is experiencing stroke symptoms, you can identify them by using the simple “FAST” mnemonic: “F” is FACE, ask the patient to smile or observe the patient’s facial expressions and whether the two sides of the face are symmetrical; “A” is ARM, ask the patient to raise both hands flat and observe whether one of the hands is weak and hangs down; “S” is SPEECH, ask the patient to read a sentence and observe whether it is clear. When one of the three symptoms occurs, the patient should be sent to the doctor as soon as possible. The “T” is TIME, which means to clearly write down the time of the attack and send the patient to the doctor immediately, so as to seize the “golden 3 hours of acute stroke rescue”. If the above situation does occur, please remember the following three principles: 1) Do not panic; 2) Do not take medication indiscriminately; 3) Get to the hospital immediately for emergency treatment (grasp the golden 3 hours). Even if you have the following physical symptoms, please do not hesitate to seek medical attention immediately: 1) dizziness or severe headache; 2) distorted mouth and slanted eyes; 3) numbness or weakness of one limb; 4) blurred vision or visual field loss; 5) slurred speech, incomprehension or inability to speak; 6) difficulty swallowing; 7) sudden change in personality; 8) confusion, drowsiness or coma. Third, prevention of re-stroke After the patient is discharged from the hospital, it is very important to prevent re-stroke! The physician reminds that to prevent a second stroke, the most important thing is to control the three highs. The risk of stroke is nine times higher in people with high blood pressure than in the general population, and the stroke rate is also two to three times higher in people with high blood sugar or lipids. In addition, smokers also have a stroke rate three times higher than the average person, so it is best for patients to quit smoking treatment. In addition to controlling the three highs, it is also necessary to take anticoagulant drugs depending on individual conditions. 4. Home rehabilitation after stroke Practical tips – dietary care for people with swallowing difficulties 1. increase the consistency of food; 2. cut food into small pieces as much as possible; 3. increase the number of meals and pay attention to the amount of food fed; 4. pay attention to the eating posture. 5 key words to fix swallowing disorder diet 1. chopping; 2. thickening; 3. color; 4. flavor; 5. small and frequent meals. Do rehabilitation smartly at home When the doctor informs that the patient is ready to go home for rehabilitation, all the family has to do is to find ways to create a comfortable rehabilitation environment. In the placement of the bed, the patient’s side should be close to the aisle for good care. When communicating with the patient, the direction of speech must also be noted! Because unilateral strokes often forget to use the affected side, family members must always be on the affected side to communicate with the patient. Patients with strokes can brush their teeth, wash their faces and eat on their own. For the patient, this is the best rehabilitation. Some patients are not in good condition at first, but if the patient is willing to actively rehabilitate, the disabling condition can be significantly reduced and the self-care ability can be improved. Nerve regeneration takes some time, so patients should not be disappointed and should actively engage in behavioral rehabilitation such as swallowing and speaking, so that the nerves in the face have a chance to regenerate and return, but there will definitely be a “waiting period”, so have confidence in yourself and be patient in your recovery and through the waiting period. What stroke patients need most is the companionship and patience of their families. If there is no one to accompany them, to see them and to rehabilitate them, the patient’s condition will also be affected! In the next section, we will introduce the stories of patients who are getting better with the support of their families.