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Forget-Me-Not: How To Overcome Memory Problems Caused By Stroke Forget-Me-Not: How To Overcome Memory Problems Caused By Stroke
Forget-Me-Not: How To Overcome Memory Problems Caused By Stroke In addition to the dangerous physical side effects, strokes can cause more than just decreased mobility. In the weeks, months or even years following an episode, those who have suffered a stroke often experience some form of memory loss. The National Stroke Association estimates that approximately one third of stroke survivors will develop memory problems. “Whether a person who has had a stroke suffers memory loss or other cognitive problems has to do with where in the brain the stroke occurred, as well as other factors, including a person’s age,” said Dr. Mohini Gurme, a neurologist with Ro…