Will a Stroke Cause Memory Loss?

Today we're answering the question, “Will a stroke cause memory loss?” A stroke can cause memory loss depending where exactly in the brain the stroke occurs. 

Often times when memory is affected, it's short term rather than long term memory. So short term memory refers to having to store chunks of information for shorter periods of time, like when someone tells you their phone number and you have to remember it for a few seconds to a minute. 

Cognitive retraining is a very common type of therapy used to address these memory impairments. Speech therapists will train individuals on various strategies to address their memory impairments. This is also something that occupational therapists can work on and address how your memory challenges have affected the different daily activities you participate in. And this cognitive retraining can help retrain the brain on restoring lost function as well. 

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