Breakfast with the Docs: Stroke Education

A discussion titled, “Stroke Education,” at “Breakfast with the Docs” will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Oak Park Arms retirement community, 408 S. Oak Park Ave.

A stroke is the loss of brain function due to a disturbance of blood supply to the brain – caused either by a lack of blood flow or a hemorrhage. Stroke is prevalent in seniors, with 66 percent of hospitalized stroke cases affecting people over the age of 65.

Stroke symptoms differ depending on the type of stroke, where in the brain it occurs and how severe it is. In some instances symptoms develop gradually and may be more difficult to recognize.

This free informational seminar will discuss the signs, symptoms and steps to take in the event of a stroke.

The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay - a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

The event is free and open to the public. And it’s not called “Breakfast with the Docs” for nothing: participants who attend will be served a healthy breakfast.

For more information, or to reserve a seat, call 708-386-4040 or visit http://www.oakparkarms.com.