A brain injury impacts cognitive abilities (such as attention, memory, and reaction time), vision and depth perception, and physical abilities such as strength and range of motion. This means that a return to driving isn’t always possible right away – or at all. This is a challenge for people who are used to being independent. […]
An acquired brain injury impacts cognitive abilities (such as attention, memory, and reaction time), vision and depth perception, and physical abilities such as strength and range of motion. This means that a return to driving isn’t always possible right away – or at all. This is a challenge for people who are used to being […]
Your patient/client is frustrated. They feel like they have tried everything. Their doctor says they are doing all the right things, but they are still experiencing debilitating symptoms with no relief in sight. This can leave them with a sense of hopelessness. As a health and service provider, you may feel helpless to assist them. […]
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When the brain is injured, a person’s emotional processing and responses can change. Major life changes and stressors associated with brain injury can add to emotional difficulties. You may experience less emotion or more intense emotions. You may feel and act in ways that are out of character for you. For example, a person who […]
Please note: Often individuals with a brain injury are not able to use a computer or read while they are in acute care. Accordingly, we have adjusted the language of this page. Acute care means short-term, immediate medical care. In acute care, the patient will undergo further diagnosis, medical treatment, surgery and after surgery care […]
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