Trouble Concentrating

Tips from survivors: “I focus on one task at a time—multitasking overwhelms my brain now.”

Difficulty maintaining focus on tasks, conversations, or information.

Losing track of what you are doing, difficulty staying engaged in conversations, needing to reread information, or becoming easily distracted.

Stroke can affect brain networks responsible for attention, working memory, and cognitive control.

Common after stroke, especially during the recovery phase.

Reducing distractions, working in short focused periods, taking regular breaks, and cognitive rehabilitation exercises.

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