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SEPTEMBER IS FALL PREVENTION MONTH.
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DO YOU KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE?
Call 9-1-1 if you see any of the symptoms listed below:
* Sudden onset of numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg,
especially on one side of the body;
* Sudden onset of confusion, or difficulty speaking or understanding;
* Sudden onset of difficulty seeing in one eye or both eyes;
* Sudden onset of dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or difficulty walking;
* Sudden onset of severe headache with no known cause.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT OR UPCOMING
MCSA EVENTS ARE LISTED BELOW.
Event details can be found in our "Calendar" section.
(Click on any "Calendar" event listing to see details.)
SEPTEMBER 7: MCSA BETHESDA CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m.= Facilitated stroke support groups;
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. = Program for stroke survivors and caregivers
Suburban Hospital (2nd Floor), Bethesda, MD
SEPTEMBER 8: MCSA LEISURE WORLD CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Facilitated stroke support groups.
Club House II, Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD
SEPTEMBER 8: MCSA UPPER COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. = Reception for Anne & Jim Martin;
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. = Facilitated stroke support groups;
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. = Program for stroke survivors and caregivers.
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital, Rockville, MD
SEPTEMBER 12: MCSA'S ANNUAL PICNIC
Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Schweinhaut Senior Center, Silver Spring, MD.
Hot dogs, burgers, & soft drinks provided by MCSA. Pot-luck sides & desserts welcomed.
Musical entertainment, door prizes, fun for all.
All MCSA members and guests are invited to attend.
SEPTEMBER 14: MCSA's "CONVER-PUTER CLUB"
Computer-Aided Speech-Language Therapy Group
(for stroke survivors who have aphasia)
Tuesday, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Schweinhaut Senior Center, Silver Spring, MD
SEPTEMBER 21: MCSA SILVER SPRING CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Schweinhaut Senior Center, Silver Spring, MD
SEPTEMBER 21: MCSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Tuesday, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Leisure World, Club House II, Silver Spring, MD
SEPTEMBER 22: MCSA LEISURE WORLD CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Program for stroke survivors and caregivers.
Club House II, Room 2, Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD
HELPFUL HINTS
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HOW TO CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY STROKE ASSOCIATION (MCSA):
- Call our 24/7 "Helpline" at 301-681-6272 (301-681-MCSA)
- Send an e-mail message to info@mcstroke.org or mcstroke@comcast.net
- Write to MCSA, P.O. Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343
