Subtle stroke symptoms in a parent and how caregivers can build an action plan

[Kenneth.L]

My father, who is in his late seventies and has a history of high blood pressure, recently had a frightening episode where he experienced sudden confusion and weakness on one side that thankfully resolved within an hour, and his doctor suspects it may have been a transient ischemic attack. This has made me realize how unprepared I was to recognize the signs. For those who have cared for loved ones at risk, beyond the common acronyms, what are the subtler or less talked-about stroke symptoms I should be aware of, and what practical steps did you take to create an action plan with your family member, like having important medical information readily accessible or knowing which local hospital is a designated stroke center?