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Safety Committee SAFETY 4 "ALL" SEASONS Driving and pedestrian safety are major areas of concern. Remember, while driving in our neighborhood, the speed limit on Four Seasons Circle is 30 mph, while the speed limit on our residential side streets is 25 mph. While walking, be mindful of vehicle traffic on the streets and stay on the sidewalks whenever possible. If you need to walk in the street, always walk facing the oncoming traffic, and if in a group, walk single file. SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK Chest pain was once thought to be a universal symptom of heart attacks. However, the symptoms vary based on several factors, including gender, age, and health of the individual. Heart disease affects both sexes but often goes undetected in women. Although more men than women are admitted to a hospital for heart attack, the number of deaths from heart attack in men and women is roughly the same. Coronary heart disease, which occurs when blood supply to the heart is suddenly interrupted, is a common cause of heart attacks. The heart needs a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood delivered by the coronary arteries. If this blood flow is stopped, the heart muscle can get damaged and begin to die. A lot of heart damage happens in the first few hours following a heart attack. It is critical to pay attention to any early symptoms. Early response and treatment for a heart attack helps reduce heart muscle damage. EARLY SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK MAY INCLUDE: • Mild chest pain or discomfort that may come and go • Shoulder pain • Neck or jaw pain • Sweating • Nausea or vomiting • Lightheadedness or fainting • Breathlessness • Feeling of "impending doom" • Severe anxiety or confusion Heart attack symptoms vary from person to person and even from one heart attack to another. The important thing is to trust yourself. You know your body better than anyone. Therefore, if something "feels wrong," get emergency care right away! RISK FACTORS AND PREVENTION If you, whether man or woman, have a family history of heart disease, history of cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obesity, or diabetes, your chances of having a heart attack are even higher. Know your numbers. Women can also have the added risk factors of pre- eclampsia or gestational diabetes (during pregnancy), thereby increasing the chances of developing heart disease later in life. Whether you are a woman or a man, you will reduce your risk of developing heart disease if you: • Know the risk factors for heart disease • Talk to your doctor about cardiovascular screening based on your family history and risk factors • Quit smoking • Exercise daily • Find ways to reduce stress • Maintain a healthy diet Hands-Only CPR/AED Training will be held on June 25. Be sure to pre-register. As a reminder, the Safety Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am in The Lodge's RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to join the meeting should you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update on our ongoing safety projects. Please drop by if you are interested in joining the Safety Committee. We are always looking for energetic new members. Watch for future sign-ups for our CPR Sundays with A.J. Reilly and Pam Torkkola. We will be doing Hands-Only CPR (cardio- pulmonary resuscitation) and practice using an AED (automated external defibrillator) in small group settings of 12 or less. Besides the CPR Sundays classes, you can also call, text, or email A.J. to set up a class at (951) 522- 9975 or reilly58@me.com. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail.com 24 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2023 Hands-Only CPR/AED Classes Sunday, June 25 Two sessions: 12 to 1 pm and 1 to 2 pm 12 participants per class • Preregistration required Sign up at The Lodge front desk For info, contact AJ Reilly at (951) 522-9975 or reilly58@me.com

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