Course

Cravings + appetite changes after stroke — routines, meds, and safety checks (Advanced)

Advanced course on appetite changes: routine eating, medication side effects, depression screening prompts, and red flags (dehydration, weight loss)

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize common appetite changes after stroke and reduce shame
  • Build a routine eating plan that supports energy
  • Identify medication and mood factors that can change appetite
  • Know red flags that need clinician evaluation

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Medication side effects and mood can change appetite after stroke.

Question 2

2. A helpful routine is…

Question 3

3. Red flag is…