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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | OCTOBER 2025 | 5 Community Awareness Program By Michele Walter If you did not have the opportunity to be present for our program in September, you will definitely want to watch it on Channel 97. You can go to our website and find out more on our presentation. Our presentation on the Stroke Center from San Gorgonio Hospital was such a success! I was asked if I could mention some important information in case you didn't watch or weren't able to come to the presentation. What is a stroke? A stroke is a brain attack. It occurs when blood vessels in the brain, called arteries, are blocked or burst. The consequences of stroke can be long-term disability and even death. Would you be able to recognize and react to a stroke? Be prepared to recognize a stroke and take immediate action. Stroke symptoms are sudden and serious. They can be easy to miss, but you know your loved ones best and recognize when they're not quite themselves. So, trust your instincts and react quickly. Waiting to see if symptoms go away is not an option. When it comes to a stroke, time matters. Your immediate action can help prevent brain damage and long-term disability. To help you recognize signs of STROKE remember BE FAST: • BALANCE – loss of balance, dizziness • EYES – vision changes • FACE – facial drooping, severe headache • ARMS – weakness, numbness • SPEECH – trouble speaking, confusion • TIME – to call 911 Risk factors that cannot be changed: • AGE – Stroke can occur at any age: One out of five people who have a stroke are under 55 and your chance of stroke increases as you get older • RACE – African Americans, Hispanics and Asian/Pacific Islanders have a higher risk of strokes than people of other races • GENDER – More women have strokes than men and more women die from stroke than from breast cancer every year • FAMILY HISTORY – You are at greater risk if a family member has had a stroke URGENCY is the key. As soon as something seems off with a loved one call 911. EMS is there to help. Calling 911 and getting EMS care could help a loved one. Being wrong is okay. Even if it turns out not to be a stroke, calling 911 is the right thing to do. Spread the word, it might have a lasting impact. Questions or concerns? Call Michele Walter at (951) 202-8009 or email crystalwater@dc.rr.com. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting our digital lives. is year's theme, "Secure Our World," reminds us all to stay safe online. My oce is proud to be embracing that message. We've held several forums on I.D. the and scams at our senior centers and HOAs. is past January, we launched the Tech on Wheels program with two fully equipped vans. Our tech teams have been visiting locations throughout the district, oering tech support for all your devices, from computers and laptops to tablets and smartphones. For more information about Tech on Wheels or the I.D. e and Scams forums, please contact my senior issues liaison, David Lara-Tellez at (951) 809-1257 or email DLTellez@rivco.org. Supervisor's Message By Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez EPAP ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP We meet at 10 am in the Multipurpose Room on the third Monday of the following five months each year: September, November, January, March, and May. We strive to bring interesting and informative guest speakers to our meetings to help you keep your animals safe and healthy. For more information or to volunteer, contact Sandy Burgon at (909) 855-0226.