Nearly half of all strokes are considered mild strokes.
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Even though people with mild stroke may have minimal or no difficulty with everyday
tasks like getting dressed or following a morning routine, they may have greater difficulty
with more complex everyday activities like returning to work.
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Although mild stroke affects each person differently, many people report some changes
in their ability to:
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Published online: July 24, 2018
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