Vascular Dementia, short-term memory loss and confusion are commonly reported memory related challenges after a Stroke. Approximately one-third of stroke survivors develop memory problems, which at times can be so severe that they interfere with an individual’s normal functioning. The severity and location of stroke decide the nature of the problem. The human brain needs […]

Aphasia and Apraxia are among common communication deficits resulting from a stroke. Other post-stroke communication deficits may include decreased attention, distractibility, inability to understand the emotional context of a message and the inability to understand body language. The location of the stroke decides how an individual’s ability to comprehend or process language will be affected. […]

Problem-solving and Decision making challenges are common cognitive impairments resulting from a stroke. Stroke-led brain Injury, particularly when it involves the frontal lobe, commonly results in difficulties with working through problems and making good decisions. Common symptoms include not being able to work out right from wrong, difficulty in recognizing a problem, difficulty working out why […]