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Please explain the effects can a stroke have on an older person?
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Varies: The effects of a stroke vary based on the area of the brain that was affected and the size of that area. The most common effects include weakness or paralysis in one side of the body, difficulties speaking, difficulties swallowing. These can significantly affect mobility and the person's ability to care for themselves. A good rehabilitation program helps ameliorate these problems.
Answered 7/5/2014
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