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Cognitive rehabilitation: articles and guides
Attention, memory, planning and orientation after stroke, brain injury or neurosurgery.
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Cognitive Cognitive Does exercise help people living with dementia?
Exercise may help people with dementia stay more independent in daily activities such as walking, dressing and getting out of a chair. Research has not shown that it slows memory decline or reverses dementia. Regular, adapted activity also supports balance, mood, sleep and fitness, and it can reduce the risk of falls.Read moreCognitive What is visual neglect after a stroke?
Neglect is a problem with attention, not eyesight, in which a person does not notice or respond to one side of space or their own body, usually the left side after a right-sided stroke. They may eat food from only one side of the plate or bump into doorways. Scanning training and practical strategies help, and safety measures are important.Read moreCognitive When can you drive again after a stroke or brain injury?
Driving after a stroke or brain injury depends on recovery of vision, attention, reaction time, judgement and limb control, and on national licensing rules. In the UK, DVLA guidance lets car drivers resume one month after a stroke if recovery is satisfactory; after brain injury, relicensing usually takes 6 to 12 months. A medical assessment decides.Read moreCognitive How do people return to work after a brain injury?
Many people return to work after a brain injury or stroke, but it usually takes planning. Fatigue, concentration, memory and emotional changes matter as much as physical recovery. A gradual return with adjusted hours and tasks, clear communication with the employer and support from vocational rehabilitation make staying in work more likely.Read more
