Recently channel 7’s Chris Bath was on the Sunday night program doing a piece on Stroke. It provided information from Australian experts and some statistics throughout the show, but also on how stroke affected her Dad and their family (especially the importance of rehabilitation).
If you have not had any experience with stroke, these articles can provide some background info and why I think its important that you make sure that you have appropriate insurance cover so that you and your family can be financially secure should it happen to you.
Please refer to the links below:
Video of Sunday night program.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/sunday-night/features/article/-/19621686/my-dad-don/
A letter penned by Chris Bath to viewers on Stroke.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/sunday-night/features/article/-/19660268/a-letter-from-chris-bath/
Article in the Australian about the Chris Bath and her father
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sunday-night-host-chris-bath-reveals-pain-of-her-fathers-stroke/story-e6frg6n6-1226752235854
Reducing your risk of stroke
There are 6 steps people can take to reduce the risk and the danger of stroke. These are:
1. Know your personal risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood cholesterol – Know Your Numbers.
2. Be physically active and exercise regularly.
3. Avoid obesity by keeping to a healthy diet.
4. Limit alcohol consumption.
5. Avoid cigarette smoke. If you smoke, seek help to stop now.
6. Learn to recognise the warning signs of a stroke and act FAST.
I hope you find this information useful.
As usual, if you have any questions please get in touch.
Anthony
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