Decision-Making Impairment

Tips from survivors: “Too many choices overwhelm me—having just two options makes it easier.”

Difficulty making choices, judgments, or decisions.

Trouble weighing options, indecisiveness, poor judgment, or making impulsive or unsafe decisions.

Stroke affects the frontal lobes and executive function networks responsible for reasoning and judgment.

Fairly common, especially in strokes involving the frontal lobe.

Structured choices (limited options), decision-making frameworks, caregiver support, and cognitive therapy.

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