Conroe Courier October 20, 2023

I recently had a friend share some important information concerning signs of a stroke and how you might help a friend seek proper care if warranted. I confirmed the information that was shared with a visit to WebMD website.

Here are the signs that you or someone around you might be experiencing a stroke.

Sometimes a stroke happens gradually, but you’re likely to have one or more sudden symptoms like these. 

•    Numbness or weakness in your face, arm, or leg, especially on one side
•    Confusion or trouble understanding other people
•    Difficulty speaking
•    Trouble seeing with one or both eyes
•    Problems walking or staying balanced or coordinated
•    Dizziness
•    Severe headache that comes on for no reason

If you have or see these symptoms in someone else, call 911 even if you’re not sure they are having a stroke.
Use the FAST test to check for the most common symptoms of a stroke in yourself or someone else. Face: Smile and see if one side of the face droops. Arms: Raise both arms. Does one arm drop down?

Speech: Say a short phrase and check for slurred or strange speech.

Time: If the answer to any of these is yes, call 911 right away and write down the time when symptoms started.

Minutes matter in treating a stroke. Calling a doctor or driving to the hospital yourself wastes time. Ambulance workers can judge your situation sooner, and that boosts your chance of getting the treatment you need as soon as possible.

Last week the Golf course was busy completing their Club Championships.  Congratulations go the following winners:
MGA – Kaleb Robinson-Club Champion, Andy Tucker-Gold Flight, Vincent Nacewski-Green Flight and Steven Barrett -White Flight

WLGA – Amy Doyal – Club Champion, Sonya McFarlane – Senior Champion and Kate Higby – Super Senior Champion.

WLGA9 – Cyndi Klorer-Club Champion Gross and Barbara Shepherd-Club Champion Net. 

Way to go Ladies and Gentlemen!

A Couple of Friendly Reminders.

In case you haven’t seen the notices, there is a Scary-Oke planned for Oct. 27. It is sure to be a lot of fun. It starts at 7:00 downstairs at the Yacht Club. Costumes are encouraged.

The Fall Community Wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday the 28th between 8:00AM-2:00PM. Look to your newsletters for details.

Karla Seidule may be reached with Walden news at karlaseidule@icloud.com