Seniors and recognizing the signs of a stroke [Video]

SAN ANTONIO — As we near the end of Heart Health Awareness Month, our attention turns to seniors. As people age their risk of heart disease goes up significantly. A lot of it has to do with hypertension, or high blood pressure. If that goes on for too long, it can have disastrous effects on the rest of your health and body.

Dr. Kenneth Adams, the Medicare Texas Chief Medical Officer told us, “Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States among both men and women. So if you have heart disease, you are actually at an increased risk of a stroke also.” 

So what are the signs of a stroke? You need to remember the word FAST. The F stands for face. Dr. Adams added, “Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?” 

The second letter, A, is for arm. “Ask the person to raise …