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Stroke: Memory Tips

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A stroke often causes memory problems. If a person has problems with memory, you might get helpful tips from their stroke rehab team. These tips may include:

  • Set a daily routine, if possible.
  • Warn the person about upcoming changes in routine. Someone who has had a stroke may be very sensitive to minor changes in the daily activities.
  • Give short instructions. People with memory problems can remember only small amounts of information at a time (short retention span).
  • Give the person only one step to do at a time. Let them finish one step before going on to the next. Recall their progress so past successes are highlighted.
  • When teaching a skill, try to do it in an environment where that skill will be used. People with memory problems usually have trouble applying what has been learned in one setting to other settings.

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Current as of: August 6, 2023

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