Module
Cognitive-friendly home setup after stroke — labels, routines, and cues (aphasia/fatigue)
In-depth cognition-friendly home module: labels, checklists, visual cues, consistent placement, and reducing overload—useful for aphasia, neglect, and fatigue
Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate12 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — strategies should be adapted to the person’s cognition, language, and safety needs with clinician/therapist guidance.
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Sudden new confusion or speech trouble can be a stroke emergency: call your local emergency number and note last known well time.
What you'll learn
- Reduce cognitive load and decision fatigue at home
- Use labels/cues/routines to make tasks automatic
- Support aphasia, neglect, and fatigue with environment design
Principles
- Same place every time
- Fewer choices
- Visual cues
Labels that work
- Big font
- Icons
- One word per label
Checklists + routines
- Morning routine
- Medication routine
- Leaving-the-house checklist
Reduce overload
- Declutter
- Quiet zones
- One task at a time
Supports for aphasia/fatigue
- Picture cues
- Yes/no options
- Rest breaks
Caregiver prompts
- Short cues
- Point + pause
- Avoid arguing
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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References
- NICE guideline NG236Stroke rehabilitation in adults
- American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationAphasia