Attention Deficit

Tips from survivors: “I focus on one thing at a time — multitasking just doesn’t work for me anymore.”

Difficulty focusing, sustaining attention, or filtering distractions.

Losing track of conversations, difficulty completing tasks, being easily distracted, or feeling mentally overwhelmed.

Stroke disrupts attention networks in the brain, particularly in the frontal and parietal regions.

Cognitive therapy, reducing distractions, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and using structured routines.

Common after stroke, especially in the early stages of recovery.

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