Category: Care and Support
Head injuries are one of the most common types of injury and can range from mild injury to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Head injury can occur due to instances like falls, motor vehicle accidents, physical assaults, sports-related accidents, etc. The effect of the head injury varies on the severity, and the symptoms of the […]
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to many emotions and complex secondary effects. Any damage to certain brain parts, like the frontal lobe, can devastatingly affect the patient’s emotional well-being. In addition, traumatic brain injury can lead to various emotional problems. How are brain injury and mental health different? Generally, brain injury and mental […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traumatic brain injury can result from penetrating wounds, severe blows to the head with shrapnel or debris, etc. Traumatic brain injuries caused due to a powerful jolt to the head or accident often result in short-term or long-term symptoms like […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be devastating for both the victims and their loved ones. It is an injury that severely affects the brain’s functioning and can lead to temporary or permanent disabilities. About 2.8 million people sustain TBI every year. It is the key factor to approximately 30% of all the injury-related fatalities in […]
According to reports, around 1.5 million Americans suffer from traumatic brain injuries per year. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have severe consequences and may lead to permanent damages associated with it. Therefore, traumatic injuries demand a tremendous amount of medical care and treatment. The total cost of TBI in the United States is approximately $49 […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs because of a violent blow to the head. TBI can range from a mild injury to a severe one depending on the extent of damage to the brain cells. Temporary damage to brain cells causes milder trauma. Severe damage to the brain may lead to extensive bleeding, torn tissues, damage […]
It becomes an overwhelming and tedious task to deal with the lifestyle changes following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) injury. This can be frustrating for a patient. Some patients find it difficult to put their symptoms, experience, and pain into words. The key to supporting a loved one after TBI is by understanding the injury […]
Life may not be the same after sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is an unexpected multifaceted injury that can affect essential aspects of life such as personal care, mobility, psychosocial functioning, etc. In addition, severe TBI can lead to long-term disability, and the patients may need lifelong help to do daily life activities. […]
Traumatic injury to the brain may lead to long-term changes including, physical, cognitive, visual, and emotional impairments. It may change the individual’s ability to perform daily life tasks, functioning, community participation, etc. This can have devastating and complex effects on the patient and their families. It may have long-term impact and can significantly disrupt daily […]
A sudden and strong blow or jolt to the head can cause severe head injury. In traumatic brain injury (TBI), the normal functioning of the brain is disrupted. The person who suffers a traumatic brain injury may think and behave differently after the incident. Hence, offering proper support is a delicate and demanding task. Things […]
