7 Signs of Mini Stroke in The Elderly

2. Difficulty Understanding or Speaking
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Confusion is not ‘just a part of getting older’. If an elderly person is having difficulty understanding what others are saying or speaking themselves, it could be a sign of a mini stroke. This could manifest as slurred speech or as an inability to articulate words clearly. Again, the changes are often quite sudden. Caregivers should pay close attention to any seemingly out-of-the-blue changes in the individuals speech patterns.

3. Sudden Vision Changes
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Loss of vision is an unfortunate part of aging for many people. That being said, these changes in vision are usually gradual and happen slowly over time. In the case of abrupt onset of blindness or vision changes in either one or both eyes, this could be a sign of a mini stroke. With mini strokes, these vision changes usually occur suddenly and may last for a few minutes. Any unexplained visual disturbances should prompt immediate medical attention.

4. Dizziness and Coordination Problems

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