Don’t Let a Stroke Ruin Your Retirement
Category: Health and Wellness Issues
May 2, 2023 — May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so this is a good time to think about what you can do to prevent one from happening to you. After all, you have worked hard to get ready for the retirement you deserve, don’t let a stroke rob you of your reward.
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). It is the number 5 cause of death in the U.S. (#3 for women) and the leading cause of disability. The good news is that many strokes may be prevented through blood pressure control, a healthy diet, regular physical activity and smoking cessation. Each plays a big part in decreasing your risk for stroke, disability or even death.
Comments on "Don’t Let a Stroke Ruin Your Retirement"
Scott Lucado says:
A stroke certainly put me into an early retirement.
Well, sort of. I went from having a profession to getting a new career -- a full-time job recovering from a disabling stroke.
It's been a challenge ever since Christmas Eve, 2018.
I'm better, but have a long way to go (for example, I'm typing this one-handed).
People have found my story inspirational. I was recently interviewed about it. It's five minutes long:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w3W8ekJdZk
I have also recently started a series of five-minute videos about my stroke experiences:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPVQQxt-O0c9z-HcNw5H8rYzymhtcdha9
Please have a look.
Scott
Admin says:
So sorry about your stroke. Inspiring to learn of your efforts in overcoming the problems associated with it. Will check out your videos! Let's hope they can help others as well as preventing others from getting a stroke.