FAST

F stands for face. Ask the person (or yourself, in a mirror) to smile. If one side doesn't respond, or droops, that person may be having a stroke. Call 911.

A stands for arms. Stretch both arms out before you, palms up. If one arm falls, or cannot get up in the first place, they may be having a stroke. Call 911.

S stands for speech. Ask the person to speak to you. If their words are slurred, in the wrong order, make no sense, or they can't speak at all, the person may be having a stroke. Call 911.

T stands for time. Time is brain cells. We can do things today in the hospital that can save valuable brain cells, and limit damage - but we have to do it within a short amount of time. If any of the FAS symptoms appear, don't question yourself, call 911 and get an ambulance right away!