For the teacher whose speech becomes slurred or the outdoorsman who can no longer walk steadily through the woods, a stroke is a devastating and life-changing event, even if the resulting physical damage is minimal.

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For the teacher whose speech becomes slurred or the outdoorsman who can no longer walk steadily through the woods, a stroke is a devastating and life-changing event, even if the resulting physical damage is minimal.
The American Stroke Association promotes the “Simple 7” as an easy way to decrease your risk of having a stroke. These are seven areas of life in which even basic changes will help lower your stroke risk.
Physical Health Bowling is a great way for seniors to exercise without the risk of straining themselves. Bowlers may not even realize how much exercise they are getting each time they step up to the lane. It truly is a whole body exercise.
Julie Brashears, SLP-CCC, is a speech language pathologist at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism.
Carrie Carter, BCBA, is a behavioral analyst at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism in Joplin, Missouri.
Karen Donelson, MS, RD, LD, is a registered dietitian at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism.
Teresa Rosebrough-Sneed, MS, BCBA, is a board certified behavior analyst at Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism in Joplin, Missouri.