Category Archives: Brain Injury
Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Brain Injury
Identifying Some of the Urban Legends Surrounding Brain Injuries Given the complex nature of the human brain, it is not surprising that there is no one symptom that conclusively indicates that a person has suffered a brain injury. However, when combined with a full picture of the person before a concussive event has occurred,… Read More »
Brain Injury Awareness: How Survivors Can Help Advocate
Every 9 seconds, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury. More than 3.5 million children and adults sustain an acquired brain injury each year. One of every 60 people in the U.S. lives with a traumatic brain injury-related disability. Clearly, the stats show a large population is dealing with brain injuries. So,… Read More »
Supported Decision Making Promotes Independence in Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
According to the Brain Injury Association of American (BIAA), 5.3 million Americans are living with a disability-related to a TBI. On top of that, approximately 137 people die every day in the U.S. due to TBI-related injuries. The high prevalence and severity of traumatic brain injuries make it especially important for caretakers and providers… Read More »
Parent of a Student-athlete? How to Identify and Prevent Concussions in your Child
As the school year takes off, many high school students are eager to begin the fall sports season. But with fall sports starting back up, so are parents’ concerns regarding the threat of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that comes with playing high-contact sports like football. In recent years, there has been… Read More »