Dear retiree,

Being in good health is important towards being able to fully enjoying your retirement. As a retiree of our company, we want to send you valuable information to assist you in maintaining an active healthy retirement. Sadly every minute in the United States someone experiences a stroke and stroke takes an especially high toll on older individuals. Most people know the signs of a heart attack, similarly, a stroke is a brain attack and many strokes could be prevented. Learn more about stroke prevention to protect your health.

This mailing provides you with information on how to prevent having a stroke. Learn your risk factors for having a stroke and be alerted to the five common stroke symptoms. Reducing your risk factors and seeking prompt medical care if you have stroke symptoms can decrease your chances of having a life-threatening stroke. Please read the attached information and take the opportunity to share this information with your friends and loved ones.

1. Risk of Stroke Increases with Age
2. If left untreated, atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) can increase stroke risk four to six times.

We hope you find the attached information helpful. If you have access to the Internet you can reach more information at either of these two websites:

• NBCH's Healthsmart Website
• www.stroke.org

• Or call 1-800-strokes

Enjoy your retirement and protect your health.