Brain injury, rehabilitation and recovery are complex for both the individual and the people close to them. It affects families and caregivers emotionally, mentally, and physically. This section is designed for families/caregivers and includes information about brain injury causes, diagnosis, recovery and rehabilitation, and living with brain injury now and for the long-term. The […]
[…] based on your specific condition. Since implanting the shunt is brain surgery, a neurosurgeon will be performing the procedure and be a part of creating the after-surgery care plan. It will involve a period of close-monitoring and a lot of rest mixed with appropriate activity. Maintaining and managing hydrocephalus and shunts will be a […]
[…] spot. Addressing sleep problems can be done by developing a sleep routine made up of good habits (also called sleep hygiene) and by working with a health care team if the sleep problems are medical in nature. Topics in this section include: The importance of sleep in brain injury recovery Common sleep problems after […]
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[…] and occupational therapists (OT) are all trained in the assessment and management of patients with dysphagia, each with a unique role. A speech-language pathologist is a health care professional that helps people with speech, communication, and swallowing. They are involved in both the acute and rehabilitation stages of brain injury recovery, as head injuries […]
[…] Month, we are going Beyond the Injury to raise awareness of brain injury and its profound impacts on all aspects of daily life, for individuals and for family/ caregivers. Our goal is to generate more national awareness and understanding of brain injury, and to raise money to continue developing programs and resources that will improve […]