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Aging Survivors of Brain Injury – Tips on Medical Care and Safety

Brain Injury Effects In Aging Adults Category By Marilyn Lash Loss of memory, difficulty recalling names, and confusion are common complaints of most aging adults. People also have physical changes as they age. For persons who have survived a traumatic brain injury and already have some cognitive and physical impairments, concerns about aging are often […]

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Five Myths About Traumatic Brain Injury in Children

Brain Injury In Children Category By Marilyn Lash Despite the fact that traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in children and youth, many myths persist about its treatment and recovery. Incorrect information is the basis of stereotypes and false assumptions. This article corrects 5 common myths or misunderstandings about it. […]

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Living With Brain Injury – Checklists for Families on Caregiving

Brain Injury Category >> By Marilyn Lash Living with a person who has a brain injury means that families now have multiple roles as caregivers as well as being a parent, spouse, sibling or child. These dual roles can be demanding, frustrating, confusing and exhausting. The routines at home must change as families learn how […]

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Stuttering After Head Injury: Types, Causes, and Treatment

Stutters are common speech disorders in early childhood, but they can also occur after a traumatic brain injury. Doctors refer to this type of speech impediment as neurogenic stuttering. To better understand this condition, you’re about to learn the causes, symptoms, and treatments for stuttering after head injury. What is Neurogenic Stuttering? Neurogenic stuttering is […]

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Understanding Hemiplegia: Paralysis of One Side of the Body

Hemiplegia results from a neurologic condition that includes damaged brain cells on one side of the brain. Medical conditions that damage the nervous system such as stroke, brain injury, or cerebral palsy commonly result in hemiplegia. Often, this affects the way people move, walk, or care for themselves. Individuals with hemiplegia often rely on assistive […]

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Vomiting After Head Injury: What It Means and How to Treat It

Is vomiting after head injury a dangerous sign? While dizziness and nausea are typical effects of head injury, vomiting can be a sign of a worsening condition. However, a single episode of vomiting without other symptoms is usually not a reason for serious concern. This article will explore what causes vomiting after head injury and […]

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Post-Stroke Aphasia

Aphasia is a complicated post-stroke disorder that can cause disruptions to a patient’s speech and understanding. It affects their ability to express or comprehend language, hindering effective communication with family, friends, and caretakers. Termed a language disorder, aphasia affects around 2 million people in the United States. It results from brain damage that occurs due […]

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