B.E.F.A.S.T. Against Stroke at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Would you know if you were having a stroke? Are you aware of ways to minimize your chance of encountering one? In observance of American Heart Month, the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch will offer “Stroke: Am I at Risk?,” 2 PM Thursday, February 6.

Hackensack Meridian Health nurse educators will discuss signs, symptoms and risk factors of strokes. You’ll learn why remembering the mnemonic B.E.F.A.S.T. (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time) can increase a person’s chances of recovery, information that you can share with family and friends so that they also can B.E.F.A.S.T. against stroke.

According to American Heart Association data, stroke accounted for 446 deaths each day in the United States in 2021 – one death every three minutes and 14 seconds. Regular management of behaviors such as hypertension, obesity, alcohol and tobacco use and key health factors such as physical activity, stress management and weight control can reduce your vulnerability.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclLaHMH for this free program. For more information, stop by the OCL Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River or call (609) 693-8566. To see the Library’s full program schedule, visit the online Calendar of Events.

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