Family members may hope that their loved one will make a full recovery from a brain injury with time and the right treatment. However, even a moderate traumatic brain injury can have a long-term impact on someone’s health. According to…
A blow to the head can create side effects that could threaten your health, such as bleeding on or in your brain. Sometimes doctors discover internal bleeding if they treat you soon following your injury. But if you do not…
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most significant causes of disability in the United States. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 13.5 million Americans can no longer work because…
Your risk of falling increases as you age for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, a fall that you take results in a mild traumatic brain injury that can have a significant impact later. According to AARP, here is some information…
One of the most frightening aspects of a loved one suffering a traumatic brain injury is the uncertainty that comes with it. You want to expect the best while also understanding that they (and you) face a potentially long and…
Many people are familiar with the terms “concussion” and “traumatic brain injury,” but not many are familiar with the term “chronic traumatic encephalopathy.” This may be in large part due to the fact that CTE is not only rare but…
When Virginia residents suffer from brain injuries, it may last a lifetime. This is even more true for traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. The victim may suffer both physical and mental changes. Today we will focus on the potential impact…
The brain and spinal cord use nerves to carry messages to the organs, muscles and other parts of the body in a way that is similar to electrical wiring, and the structure of a nerve even resembles an electrical cable.…
A traumatic brain injury often results in long-term and wide-ranging disabilities. The medical issues that arise from a TBI can permanently impact an individual’s quality of life and lead to financial issues because of medical bills and lost wages. These…
From an objective observer’s point of view, a person who lives with a traumatic brain injury is perfectly fine. Many TBI victims can perform the activities of daily living without a problem, maintain normal conversations, sustain meaningful relationships and, for…
