Condition: Traumatic brain injury

Addressing everyday challenges after brain injury

Addressing everyday challenges after brain injury

Do you find yourself asking: Why do everyday tasks have to be so extraordinarily difficult to complete? Here are a few activities that can be affected by stroke, brain injury, or a neurological disorder and some strategies to manage these everyday challenges. As you...
Understanding the emotional impact of brain injury

Understanding the emotional impact of brain injury

In the wake of a brain injury, emotional changes are common. About 31% of stroke survivors, and about 50% of people recovering from a moderate to severe TBI experience episodes of depression. Rates are even higher for people with post-stroke aphasia at about 68%....
A guide to left hemisphere brain damage

A guide to left hemisphere brain damage

Have you ever heard someone talk about being “left-brained” or “right-brained”? People who consider themselves to be “right-brained” are often thought to be artistic, creative, and intuitive. “Left-brained” individuals, on the other hand, may be more logical,...