5 Symptoms of a Mini Stroke in Seniors That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

a TIA.

A simple test is to ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts downward or cannot be raised normally, seek emergency medical help.

 

2. Facial Drooping

A TIA may temporarily weaken the muscles on one side of the face.

Look for:

An uneven smile
One side of the mouth drooping
Facial numbness
One eye or side of the face appearing lower

This is the F in FAST — Face.

The NHS advises treating sudden facial drooping as a stroke or TIA emergency, even if the person’s