THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 Page 13 MAYOR | FROM Page 2 1. On Jan. 28, 1985, 45 recording artists met in Hollywood to sing what charity single? 2. In 1999 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl, what U.S. women’s team won an international sporting event? 3. In what part of the world is a Boston bun (also known as Sally Lunn) traditional? 4. What is an aff ogato? 5. On Jan. 29, 1995, what team became the fi rst to win the Super Bowl fi ve times? 6. In what John Steinbeck novel’s fi rst chapter is the word “dust” used 24 times? 7. What are lotus shoes? 8. On Jan. 30, 1995, a TV Guide survey found that who was the most trusted media personality? 9. What country has a dish called champ? 10. On Jan. 31, 1940, Ida May Fuller, of Brattleboro, Vt., received the fi rst of what type of check after paying only three years of payroll taxes ($25)? 11. What culture has a traditional red telephone box? 12. On Feb. 1, 2022, what Answers culture celebrates the New Year? 13. In 2022 in Hawaii, Cameron Smith won the golf Tournament of Champions with the lowest-ever score; how many strokes under par was it: 10, 21 or 34? 14. On Feb. 2, 1887, the fi rst Groundhog Day was observed in the town of Punxsutawney in what state? 15. The Vogue Doll Company, which had manufacturing plants in Malden, Medford and Melrose, started producing the Ginny doll in what decade: the 1920s, the 1940s or the 1960s? 16. On Feb. 3, 1902, after an NYC snowstorm, the Morning Telegraph debuted the nickname “the Great White Way” for what? 17. In the 1934 movie “Here is My Heart,” what actor/singer with a nickname introduced the song “June in January”? 18. What instrument has felt-covered hammers? 19. On Feb. 4, 1938, what play by Thornton Wilder set in Grover’s Corners, N.H., opened in NYC? How to Recognize a Mini-Stroke and What to Do Dear Savvy Senior, How can a person know if they’ve had a minor stroke? My 72-year-old mother had a spell a few weeks ago where she suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble walking and speaking, but it went away, and she seems fi ne now. Concerned Son Dear Concerned, The way you’re describing it, it’s very possible that your mom had a “mini-stroke” also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and if she hasn’t already done so she needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. Each year, around 250,000 Americans have a mini-stroke, but less than half of them realize what’s happening. That’s because the symptoms are usually fl eeting – lasting only a few minutes, up to an hour or two – causing most people to ignore them or brush them off as no big deal. But anyone who has had a mini-stroke is much more likely to have a full-blown stroke, which can cause longterm paralysis, impaired memory, loss of speech or vision, and even death. A mini-stroke is caused by a temporary blockage of blood fl ow to the brain and can be a warning sign that a major stroke may soon be coming. That’s why mini-strokes need to be treated like emergencies. Who’s Vulnerable? A person is more likely to suffer a TIA or stroke if they are overweight or inactive, have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or diabetes. Other factors that boost the risks are age (over 60), smoking, heart disease, atrial fibrillation and having a family history of stroke. Men also have a greater risk for stroke than women, and African Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk than those of other races. Warning Signs The symptoms of a ministroke are the same as those of a full-blown stroke, but can be subtle and short-lived, and they don’t leave any permanent damage. They include any one or combination of the following: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause. The easiest way to identify a stroke is to use the F.A.S.T. test to identify the symptoms. F (Face): Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A (Arm): Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S (Speech): Ask the person to say a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred? T (Time): If you observe any of these signs of stroke, call 911. Get Help If these warning signs sound like what happened to your mom, but they went away, she needs to go to the emergency room or nearby stroke center. If the doctor suspects a TIA, he or she will run a series of tests to determine what caused it and assess her risk of a future stroke. Once the cause has been determined, the goal of treatment is to correct the abnormality and prevent a full-blown stroke. Depending on the cause(s), her doctor may prescribe medication to reduce the tendency for blood to clot or may recommend surgery or a balloon procedure (angioplasty). For more information on mini-strokes and how to recognize one, visit the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association at StrokeAssociation.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. so again. Residents can also download the Hyper-Reach app to receive notifi cations on their phone. If residents have any questions about the new system, they are encouraged to reach out to Revere 311. “With new projects, initiatives, and campaigns launching almost every week, it’s more important than ever before to ensure our residents have access to this information in multiple languages,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. “Throughout the pandemic we utilized a variety of communications tools, and by expanding on that framework, our residents now have more access to City Hall than ever before. Simple things like emergency alerts, newsletters, and City-specifi c text messaging creates community and ensures our residents are connected to all things Revere.” The City of Revere 311 Offi ce launched www.revere.org/connect to connect residents to the various communications tools available. On one streamlined webpage, residents can subscribe, follow or register for the following tools: • Hyper-Reach emergency and weather alerts: This system will be used to announce urgent matters in Revere, such as weather emergencies, road closures, events that might impact water service and other vital information. Residents have the option to sign up for both alerts from the City as well as opting-in for National Weather Service alerts. This service is available in both English and Spanish. • Public input newsletters and text messages: Every week the Mayor’s Offi ce sends a newsletter email and text message to those who are signed up for the subscription service. Information includes new programs with the City of Revere, small business support, COVID-19 data and clinics, events and more. Both English and Spanish newsletters are available. • Revere Trash App: By downloading the Revere Trash App on Apple or Android, residents can input their address to receive push notifications for their specifi c address’s trash schedule. Learn what can and cannot be recycled, reach out to 311 with questions, and more on this user-friendly app. • Social Media: The City of Revere is regularly updating social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with information regarding events, COVID, water main shutdowns, City Hall hour changes, and more. Be sure to follow us to be the fi rst to know about new programs the City is off ering. 1. “We Are the World” 2. Women’s World Cup for soccer 3. Australia and New Zealand (Reportedly, the inventor of the Boston bun came from Boston during Australia’s gold rush in the 1850s.) 4. Espresso and vanilla ice cream 5. The San Francisco 49ers 6. “The Grapes of Wrath” (due to the Dust Bowl setting) 7. The tiny shoes Chinese women wore after their feet were bound. 8. Walter Cronkite 9. Ireland (a mashed potato/ scallion dish) 10. Social Security 11. British 12. Chinese (the Lunar New Year, or Year of the Tiger) 13. 34 14. Pennsylvania 15. 1948 16. Broadway 17. Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby Jr. 18. Piano 19. “Our Town”
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