How to Handle a Medical Emergency

GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in the Annals of Neurology shows that the incidence of ischemic stroke decreased by 36 percent among Caucasian or Mexican-Americans ages 60 and older between 2000 and 2010.

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It's a promising statistic. But for the 795,000 people who will experience a stroke in the United States this year, the need for care and resources is still strong. Understanding the warning signs and knowing how to handle this medical emergency before it happens can help ensure the right actions are taken immediately.

MySilverAge.com offers an insightful infographic that prepares readers for stroke along with these additional medical emergencies:

• Heart attack
• Fall
• Prescription drug overdose

The infographic can be printed and turned into a brochure to be kept near the phone.

Readers can find additional advice about handling medical emergencies in MySilverAge's "Guide to Finding Long-term Care in a Crisis." The guide offers tips for thoughtfully choosing long-term care—even when there isn't time for an extensive search. Download the guide to find:

• Information on getting referrals and making comparisons
• Options to finance a move to senior housing 
• Important factors to consider when touring a community, including cleanliness, safety and location

For a complete list of questions to ask on a long-term care tour and to learn how to find the appropriate community, download the free guide here: http://www.mysilverage.com/crisisguide.

About MySilverAge

MySilverAge is a website and online resource center, brought to you by be.group, that is designed to help seniors enjoy "what's next." MySilverAge brings together thought leaders on the subject of successful aging, leading intelligence on healthy aging and senior living, and expert tips and advice for creating the home, community and relationships in which seniors can thrive.

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As one of California's largest nonprofit providers of senior living communities, be.group is committed to creating communities and services that make the lives of older adults more fulfilling. be.group's dedicated, well-trained staff is devoted to helping its residents and clients discover new ways to embrace life's possibilities and new options for exploring their potential. Follow @begroupliving on Twitter.

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