15-Minute Delay in Treatment = Loss of 1 Month of Healthy Life Post-Stroke

A stroke is a frightening and potentially deadly occurrence in which time is of the essence. Fifteen minutes may seem like an insignificant amount of time, but it can drastically change a stroke victim’s life. A new study reveals that following a stroke, for every 15-minute delay in the receipt of the clot-busting drug tissue […]

Reducing The Risk of Stroke

As part of a national public education movement Live Free Home Health Care encourages quick assessment as the key to reducing the side effects of a stroke. A stroke is the result of interrupted blood flow to an area of the brain and can cause brain damage. How a stroke patient is affected depends on […]

Act F.A.S.T to Prevent Irreversible Damage from Stroke

Live Free Home Health Care understands the importance of Stroke Education. We encourage the general public to become more aware about stroke risk factors, methods for prevention, and symptom recognition. Live Free Home Health Care knows that acting F.A.S.T is the key to reducing the side effects of a stroke. As part of a national […]

Making Life Easier After A Stroke

Despite the fact that stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of adult disability, many remain uneducated as to its causes and methods for prevention. Even more alarming is the fact that many individuals fail to recognize a stroke when experiencing symptoms. Live Free Home Health Care […]