If you suffered a stroke today and lost the ability to speak, would your spouse, children or parents have the legal authority to take care of you medically or financially? Stroke is a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Two million brain cells die every minute during stroke, according to the National Stroke Association, increasing the risk of permanent brain damage, disability or death. About 795,000 people in the United States will have a stroke this year. According to the National Stroke Association , many strokes could be prevented by practicing healthy habits […]
