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

One side of the face looks uneven or “sags”
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Ask the person to smile—does one corner droop?
2. Arm Weakness
Sudden numbness or weakness in one arm (or leg)They may drop objects or be unable to raise both arms evenly
3. Speech Difficulty
Slurred, garbled, or strange speech
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Inability to repeat a simple sentence (“The sky is blue”)
Sometimes, they can’t speak at all—or don’t realize their words are wrong