Amnesia

Tips from survivors: “If it’s not written down, it didn’t happen — my notebook is my second brain.”

A loss or disruption of memory, affecting the ability to recall past events or form new ones.

Forgetting recent conversations, misplacing items, repeating questions, or difficulty learning new information.

Stroke can damage areas of the brain involved in memory, such as the hippocampus or surrounding networks.

Memory aids (notes, alarms, apps), structured routines, cognitive therapy, and repetition strategies.

Fairly common, especially short-term memory issues in early recovery.

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