Subject: Caregiving

Tips for travel while recovering from brain injury

Tips for travel while recovering from brain injury

More than one million people in the U.S. suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, and currently, more than 5.3 million people are living with disabilities caused by TBI. When you’ve had an injury to the brain, basic brain functions can be affected, making...
The caregivers’ tips for surviving the holidays

The caregivers’ tips for surviving the holidays

There are over 44 million Americans who care for a family member, friend, or neighbor. Depending on the situation, they may provide medical and nursing tasks, as well as daily living care like helping with bathing, transportation, shopping, etc. Because the...
7 Ways Smartphone Tools Can Target Memory

7 Ways Smartphone Tools Can Target Memory

Just 13 years ago, research touted the effectiveness of using a pager to reduce memory issues in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI).  We’ve come a long way since pagers. Today, smartphones and tablets serve as powerful memory tools for those who have experienced...