Cognition, fatigue, and emotional changes after stroke

Cognition/fatigue/mood module with pacing system, simple strategies, red flags, mini-quiz, and an energy-budget game

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate12 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — mental health care should be guided by professionals.

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What you'll learn

  • Describe cognitive fatigue
  • Build a simple pacing plan
  • Name warning signs for depression/anxiety that need support

What fatigue is

  • Physical
  • Mental/cognitive

Pacing and energy budgeting

  • Break tasks
  • Rest before exhausted
  • One thing at a time

Attention and memory supports

  • Lists
  • Alarms
  • Routine
  • Reduce distractions

Emotional changes

  • Depression/anxiety are common
  • Ask for help

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. A good pacing strategy is…

References

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