Introduction. A history of neurological disease often exerts a strong influence on the patient’s further life in four basic dimensions: functional, mental, social and spiritual.Aim. The aim of the study was to perform a functional assessment of an elderly patient after a stroke and to verify whether selected demographic and clinical factors have a significant impact on functional capacity.Material and Methods. The research was carried out in the Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, University Hospital no. 1 of A. Jurasz in Bydgoszcz on a group of 88 patients after stroke. Functional status was assessed using the Barthel Index — BI, depressive disorders were assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale — GDS, and higher cognitive functions ...