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Significant, Rapid Memory Loss Linked to Stroke-Related Deaths

According to a report from the American Heart Association (AHA), significant, rapid memory loss is linked to stroke-related deaths. When a medical condition becomes severe and leads to time off from work, you could qualify to receive long-term disability benefits.

Compared to individuals who have never had a stroke or didn’t die from one, those who did suffer fatal injuries as a result were found to have significant memory loss in the years prior. This may help identify patients who are at a greater risk of death after a stroke.

The findings were surprising to researchers from the Harvard University School of Public Health in Boston, Mass., who conducted the study. Using a standardized assessment, it was found that participant’s scores on memory dropped every year.

Those who were involved in the study and had never suffered a stroke, experienced a drop of 0.078 points. Those who did have a stroke but survived experienced a drop of 0.137 points. And those who died from a stroke had experienced a drop of 0.205 points.

Researchers believe that underlying diseases may be the culprit or memory impairment itself can increase the risk of death. Further studies to better understand the causes may be necessary.

To learn if you are eligible to receive long-term disability benefits, you should seek legal counsel. A Plantation LTD attorney may be available to help.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don’t make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you’ve been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Plantation LTD attorney today – 1-888-234-5758.