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Seminar: Stroke Awareness and Prevention Screenings Offered: Carotid Artery Screening and Blood Pressure Speaker: Deborah Massaglia
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June 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
THE OC STROKE ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP WELCOMES STROKE SURVIVORS & CAREGIVERS TO, TWO SESSIONS twice a month.
Dates: Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month in 2014
Session One: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: 23332 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 110, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Our first session deals with the stroke survivor and their caregiver(s) who are learning to caregive for their stroke survivor. This support group will guide you through the caregiving process and to better understand stroke. This group will also help you to live a better life, “Because there is life after stroke.”
Click here to let us know you’re coming by filling out our registration form!
Deborah Massaglia and various speakers will share their insights on stroke education and support
for those who are stroke survivors and caregivers. All of those who are 59 and under and 60 or better are welcome to attend.
For further information and reservations, please call: 1-888-794-9466 or 1-949-916-1597
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Seminar: Stroke & Cholesterol Screening Offered: Blood Pressure
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Seminar: Stroke & High Blood Pressure Screenings Offered: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Blood Pressure
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April 22 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
THE OC STROKE ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP WELCOMES STROKE SURVIVORS & CAREGIVERS TO, TWO SESSIONS twice a month.
Dates: Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month in 2014
Session Two: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 23332 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 110, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Our second session will consist of a workshop called “MindBodySpirit Connection.” It will run through the year 2014, guiding the stroke survivor and caregiver through the program.
“The field of mindbodyspirit medicine teaches us that the unseen energies of thought, feeling, attitude, belief and imagination manifest in our physical body. stirring the very fabric of our physiology and biochemistry.”
“Brokenness does not exist in the body. It exists in the mind, body and spirit. Choose not to be broken.”
Click here to let us know you’re coming by filling out our registration form!
Deborah Massaglia and various speakers will share their insights on stroke education and support
for those who are stroke survivors and caregivers. All of those who are 59 and under and 60 or better are welcome to attend.
For further information and reservations, please call: 1-888-794-9466 or 1-949-916-1597
April 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
THE OC STROKE ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP WELCOMES STROKE SURVIVORS & CAREGIVERS TO, TWO SESSIONS twice a month.
Dates: Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month in 2014
Session One: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: 23332 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 110, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Our first session deals with the stroke survivor and their caregiver(s) who are learning to caregive for their stroke survivor. This support group will guide you through the caregiving process and to better understand stroke. This group will also help you to live a better life, “Because there is life after stroke.”
Click here to let us know you’re coming by filling out our registration form!
Deborah Massaglia and various speakers will share their insights on stroke education and support
for those who are stroke survivors and caregivers. All of those who are 59 and under and 60 or better are welcome to attend.
For further information and reservations, please call: 1-888-794-9466 or 1-949-916-1597
April 30 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Seminar: Stroke & Peripheral Vascular Disease
Guest Speaker: Dr. Steve Appleby
Screenings Offered: AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol/Glucose
Register for this seminar
Roxie’s Treasure Chest : Thrift Store Jefferson Plaza 11495 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230
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Collecting donations of clean, saleable items in fair condition
Please contact: Janet French 888.794.9466
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All proceeds raised support needs at The Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Stroke Program
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center has joined with the “Get with the Guidelines—Stroke” program from the American Stroke Association to provide the most current and effective procedures to improve the overall quality of care for first-time stroke patients and treatments for those who have a history of stroke. The program employs proven, evidence-based treatment guidelines—including those developed by the American Stroke Association, American Heart Association and Brain Attack Coalition.
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What is a Stroke
Stroke is a “Brain Attack”, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. In the U.S., Stroke is the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer, killing 170,000 people each year, and the leading cause of adult disability. Approximately 780,000 strokes will occur this year; however 500,000 of those strokes can be prevented. Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or age.
Types of Stroke:
Ischemic stroke occurs when arteries are blocked by blood clots or by the gradual buildup of plaque and other fatty deposits. Almost 85 percent of all strokes are ischemic. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain breaks leaking blood into the brain. Hemorrhagic strokes account for about fifteen percent of all strokes, yet are responsible for more than thirty percent of all stroke deaths. Two million brain cells die every minute during stroke, increasing risk of permanent brain damage, disability or death. Recognizing symptoms and acting fast to get medical attention can save a life and limit disabilities.
Recognizing Symptoms
Few Americans know the symptoms of stroke. Learning them could save your life or the life of a loved one.
Common stroke symptoms include:
F.A.S.T. Banner
This simple test will help you detect stroke symptoms and Act F.A.S.T.:
F = FACE Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A = ARM Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = SPEECH Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T = TIME If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1 or get to the nearest stroke center or hospital
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Roxanna Margaret Todd was born in 1915 in Minnesota, she married Tom Hodges in 1940 and they were married for 34 years until his passing. In her healthy years Roxanna was a community leader, volunteering her time with Soropotomist Club International, Assistance League in Santa Monica, and PEO, Santa Monica. She helped the YWCA in Santa Monica and was always giving time at her church. Roxanna suffered several strokes, her first in 1995, and the last one in 2005 leaving her confined to her bed. Her understanding of the critical need for Stroke “brain attack” awareness and treatment advances led her to establish the Roxanna Todd Hodges Foundation. Her last words spoken were “Strike out Stroke wherever you can”. This is what her Foundation is doing today with monthly seminars and screenings.
OUR STAFF
Deborah Massaglia is the President and Trustee of the Foundation. She has been a personal friend of Roxanna since 1994. Over the years she has helped Roxanna develop the Foundation and now runs the day to day operations. She and Roxanna started working with the Stroke Association of Southern California in 1996. Deborah was instrumental in planning the first of many community Stroke Awareness Programs that consist of Stroke Warning Signs and Stroke Screenings. Over the years she has been amazed as to how much the public wants and needs more information on Stroke and Stroke Awareness. She will continue her efforts to teach the public on the sign and symptoms of Stroke.
Alyson Peterson has been employed through RTH Management Company, LLC, for over five years. Alyson is a licensed Real Estate Agent and a graduate of Long Beach City College Nursing School . She supervises commercial property in the Los Angeles area for RTH Management. Alyson has become very fond of Roxanna over the years, and has recently devoted some of her time to the RTH foundation as well. Alyson is dedicated to helping Roxanna and her foundation with helping others who have suffered from Stroke.
Joanne Massaglia has been employed with Roxanna Todd Hodges Foundation for over seven years. She is the Foundation Office Manager and is the friendly voice with an extra warm heart that assists the attendees through the seminar process. Joanne initiates the publicity for the community for all foundation events. She supports the foundation and the lives that the foundation helps to save.
Janet French has been the manager of the OC Stroke Association and Support Group for 3 years. She assists with seminars and community education events. Janet was a manger at First Federal Bank for over 17 years in Culver City, CA. She wanted to move back to Orange County; to be where she grew up. Janet loves getting to work at our Association office each day, and will assist you with Support Group information and invite you to visit our Stroke Education Resource Room.