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12. TIAs can last a few minutes

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #11)

Sun May 25, 2025, 09:57 AM

May 25

sometimes up to 24 hours. Confusion, balance and weakness, vision problems can occur. If you have had a TIA, chances are that you will have a stroke in the near future. If someone is having a stroke, TPA drugs (clot busters) are administered. Time is of the essence, within 3 hours or less, call medical aid immediately.

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I'm 82 and he's 81. We volunteer at the local swamp, fixing boardwalks and stuff. Problem is, [View all] 3Hotdogs May 24 OP

Try to get him to exercise to improve balance? SheltieLover May 24 #1

It sounds like you care KarenS May 24 #2

Seniorplanet.org offers free exercise classes of all kinds daily. Tai chi is known improve balance SheltieLover May 24 #3

My 85-year-old brother-in-law does tai chi at the VA. greatauntoftriplets May 24 #6

Tai chi is fabulous! SheltieLover May 24 #7

He enjoys it, and it's close to home. greatauntoftriplets May 24 #8

Vestibular Rehab exercises help one regain balance. justaprogressive May 24 #4

can u get a wellness check? mopinko May 24 #5

He doesn't live in my town. The problem is that he is not amenable to a medical consultation. 3Hotdogs May 24 #10

Transient Ischemic Attack VGNonly May 24 #9

I don't know what he eats. I only see him once a week when we are working on stuff at the swamp. 3Hotdogs May 24 #11

TIAs can last a few minutes VGNonly May 25 #12

i have always had poor balance . AllaN01Bear May 25 #13