If you think your parent may have had a stroke, act F.A.S.T.:

Face: Ask your parent to smile. See if one side of his mouth droops.

Arms: Ask your parent to close his eyes and raise both arms. See if one of his arms drifts downward.

Speech: Ask your parent to repeat a simple sentence, such as "I went to the store today."

Test all three symptoms.

If your parent has difficulty with any of these, call 911 right away.