Published on July 25, 2026

Do you know the warning signs?

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Well, the World Cup is over and none of my teams won😢. That’s the way it goes with sports and life, you have to stay flexible.

A soccer ball up in the air as a young boy looks up at the ball.

We’ve been hosting the son of our first French exchange student from many years ago and it’s been a blast having Justin in our home.

After showing him Colorado, we took him to Washington, DC to see the monuments of our great nation. I told his parents he seems to be growing😂!

Justin with his finger at the top of the Washington Monument.

After visiting our nation’s capital, we brought him to the Shenandoah Valley to visit my brother’s farm and to experience everything that is right about America.

You should have seen the fish that got away😀🐟!

Two people on a dock fishing.

Every time I return to the place I grew up, I am reminded of the kindness and decency of the people of rural Virginia. My brother’s fiancée just opened the Work Skills Training Center For Youth in Goshen, Virginia.

The outside of the building that houses the Work Skills Training Center For Youth.

Nicole’s Work Skills Training Center for Youth helps young people with disabilities develop practical job, life, and social skills through hands-on training.

Its mission is to prepare students for meaningful employment, greater independence and active participation in their communities.

Three young people working in the kitchen.

After a week of training, the Center hosted a free meal for the community (donations were accepted) and the kids got to practice their skills. It was amazing!

One of the students waiting tables in the new Center.

That inspiring afternoon was also a reminder that strong communities depend on looking out for one another—including knowing how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke.

Karl going head to head with a gray horse.

A stroke can happen suddenly, and every minute matters. Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.

BBalance:  Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or difficulty walking
EEyes:  Sudden blurred or double vision, or loss of vision
FFace:  One side of the face droops or feels numb. Ask the person to smile.
AArms:  One arm becomes weak or numb. Ask the person to raise both arms.
SSpeech:  Speech becomes slurred, confused or difficult to understand.
TTime:  Call 911 immediately if any of these symptoms appear.

We visited the Animal Safari in Natural Bridge (and I almost had a stroke when this llama stuck his head in the window.

Karl and a llama take a selfie.

Other warning signs may include sudden numbness or weakness—especially on one side of the body—sudden confusion or a sudden severe headache with no known cause.

Medicare insurance broker Karl Bruns-Kyler at the Safari Park.

Do not wait to see whether the symptoms improve. Even symptoms that disappear after a few minutes may indicate a transient ischemic attack, sometimes called a “mini-stroke,” and still require immediate medical attention.

(While feeding the animals, I did not pay careful attention and this elk nabbed all the animal kibble, what a rascal!)

An elk eating food from a white container.

When it comes to a stroke, acting quickly can save a life and reduce the risk of permanent disability.

So pay attention to people you love and be like my buddy Steve:

Stay healthy.
Take care of the people you love.
Stay busy.
Keep on keepin’ on.

Karl and his friend Steve looking at the camera.

Keep asking, “What’s the next big thing?”

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About the Author

Karl Bruns-Kyler is a licensed independent Medicare insurance broker with over 20 years of experience helping clients make confident, informed healthcare decisions. Based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Karl works with Medicare recipients across more than 30 states, offering personalized guidance to help them avoid costly mistakes, find the right coverage, and maximize their benefits. Connect on LinkedIn