Recovery of Cognitive Function

Studies have shown that the most rapid recovery from cognitive impairments occurs within the first 6 months after a stroke.

Thereafter, little or no further improvement occurs, and the recovery curve levels off into a nearly flat line.

Recovery of cognitive function over time: it rises quickly up to 6 months and then stays almost flat6 monthsTimeRecovery of cognitive functionRapid recoveryLittle further improvement
Recovery from cognitive impairments

Recovery keeps going

Other studies have also suggested that some cognitive functions may continue to recover throughout a lifetime, as an ongoing process of growth and development of a human being.

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