Course

Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) strokes — leg weakness, motivation changes, and safety planning (Advanced)

Advanced course: ACA territory affects medial frontal areas—often leg weakness and sometimes apathy/behavior changes. Covers ischemic vs hemorrhagic considerations and caregiver strategies

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize common ACA stroke patterns (leg>arm weakness)
  • Understand how frontal injury can affect initiation/motivation
  • Plan safety supports for mobility and judgment changes
  • Ask targeted questions about rehab focus

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. ACA strokes can cause leg weakness more than arm weakness.

Question 2

2. Frontal injury can affect…

Question 3

3. A safety action is…