Course

Sleep and brain recovery — why sleep changes cognition and mood after stroke (Advanced)

Advanced course: connect sleep quality to cognition, mood, and rehab participation; build a sleep-improvement plan and know when to screen for sleep apnea

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Explain how sleep affects rehab, cognition, and mood
  • Build a sleep plan with routines and environment changes
  • Recognize signs that suggest sleep apnea screening
  • Track sleep to communicate with clinicians

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. Poor sleep can worsen attention and increase irritability during recovery.

Question 2

2. A sleep plan step is…

Question 3

3. Apnea sign is…