Health and Wellbeing
Diet and nutrition for BI
A healthy diet is an essential key to maximizing your brain’s potential after a brain injury.
Read moreLiving with Brain Injury
Living with a brain injury can be an adjustment, both to the person with a brain injury and their family.
People with a brain injury often have a goal of regaining any lost skills, and returning to work or study. Looking after your health and wellbeing will give your brain the best chance of improvement, along with strategies that can be put in place to help relearn these skills.
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Health and Wellbeing
Future medical problems
Most people with a brain injury are expected to experience a normal life span but families and carers can play a crucial role by monitoring for any further medical problems arising post-injury, particularly after hospital.
Read moreHealth and Wellbeing
Alcohol, caffeine and other drugs
Most rehabilitation specialists will advise against drinking alcohol for at least one to two years after brain injury, or even indefinitely.
Read moreAgeing with a Brain Injury
Preparing for retirement
Retirement programs enable people with disability to successfully retire, and support mainstream community services to better accommodate people with disability.
Read moreAgeing with a Brain Injury
Supporting ageing carers
For many, caring for a family member has become a life-long responsibility. But as carers age, physical, social and emotional factors, declining health and strength can take an increasing toll.
Read moreAgeing with a Brain Injury
Active ageing with a brain injury
Actively engaging in physical activity and social engagement tests resilience. When someone is ageing with a brain injury, a positive ageing experience can be experienced.
Read moreHealth and Wellbeing
Pain management and brain injury
Pain can be one of the many effects of a brain injury and it needs appropriate management.
Read moreReintegration
Brain injury information for employers
Post-brain injury many employees are eager to return to work. Employers may find some simple adjustments can be made to allow this to happen.
Read moreReintegration
Returning to studies
Individuals with a brain injury who have done very well in their recovery may still face significant challenges in returning to their studies.
Read moreReintegration
Returning to work
Many people with a brain injury see returning to work or study as an important milestone.
Read moreHealth and Wellbeing
Medication
A brain injury may result in an ongoing need for medications prescribed to you by your doctor.
Read moreEmotional
Avoiding boredom
It is often the case that a person finishes rehabilitation and is not yet ready to return to work or study.
Read moreEmotional
Hope after brain injury
No one can truly understand the devastating impact a brain injury can have without experiencing it personally.
Read moreEmotional
Post-rehab slump
Survivors of a brain injury often make excellent recoveries through, hard work and professional and family support.
Read moreSocial
Social and recreational activities
Having a social life and pursuing interests make life worthwhile and are important to consider following brain injury.
Read moreSocial
Social skills and confidence
Social skills and confidence can both be affected following an acquired brain injury.
Read moreSocial
Steps to independence
Resuming an independent lifestyle safely after a brain injury is an important goal. This goal should be approached in stages based on individual needs and abilities.
Read moreAgeing with a Brain Injury
Preparing for retirement
Retirement programs enable people with disability to successfully retire, and support mainstream community services to better accommodate people with disability.
Read moreAgeing with a Brain Injury
Supporting ageing carers
For many, caring for a family member has become a life-long responsibility. But as carers age, physical, social and emotional factors, declining health and strength can take an increasing toll.
Read moreAgeing with a Brain Injury
Active ageing with a brain injury
Actively engaging in physical activity and social engagement tests resilience. When someone is ageing with a brain injury, a positive ageing experience can be experienced.
Read moreDuring rehabilitation, people are able to focus on recovery goals and progress is apparent. After rehabilitation ends can be an emotional time without this focus.
When moving on from the structure of rehabilitation, it is important to create a meaningful routine which will make life easier and avoid boredom. It is also important to remember that someone with brain injury will continue to make gains, even after the initial rehabilitation process.
Emotional
Avoiding boredom
It is often the case that a person finishes rehabilitation and is not yet ready to return to work or study.
Read moreEmotional
Hope after brain injury
No one can truly understand the devastating impact a brain injury can have without experiencing it personally.
Read moreEmotional
Post-rehab slump
Survivors of a brain injury often make excellent recoveries through, hard work and professional and family support.
Read moreLooking after your health is an essential part of maximizing your brain’s potential after a brain injury.
One way to look after your health is to make sure that you eat a healthy diet. This is important as our brains need energy and nutrients for healthy brain chemistry, functioning of nerves, and correct neurotransmitter levels. You should also make sure that you take any medications prescribed to you by your doctor.
Health and Wellbeing
Diet and nutrition for BI
A healthy diet is an essential key to maximizing your brain’s potential after a brain injury.
Read moreHealth and Wellbeing
Future medical problems
Most people with a brain injury are expected to experience a normal life span but families and carers can play a crucial role by monitoring for any further medical problems arising post-injury, particularly after hospital.
Read moreHealth and Wellbeing
Alcohol, caffeine and other drugs
Most rehabilitation specialists will advise against drinking alcohol for at least one to two years after brain injury, or even indefinitely.
Read moreHealth and Wellbeing
Pain management and brain injury
Pain can be one of the many effects of a brain injury and it needs appropriate management.
Read moreHealth and Wellbeing
Medication
A brain injury may result in an ongoing need for medications prescribed to you by your doctor.
Read moreMany people with a brain injury see returning to work or study as an important milestone.
A brain injury can result in a combination of disabilities that require accommodations, but these are typically low cost and easy to implement. Going back to school, university or other learning institutions can be rewarding given the right support.
Reintegration
Brain injury information for employers
Post-brain injury many employees are eager to return to work. Employers may find some simple adjustments can be made to allow this to happen.
Read moreReintegration
Returning to studies
Individuals with a brain injury who have done very well in their recovery may still face significant challenges in returning to their studies.
Read moreReintegration
Returning to work
Many people with a brain injury see returning to work or study as an important milestone.
Read moreSocial skills and self-confidence can be affected after a brain injury. People can lack awareness about their impairments, or lose general self-awareness and insight.
People often feel that they need to relearn social skills lost after their brain injury. Regaining these skills can be vital to maintaining existing friendships and making new ones. Joining a peer support group can be helpful to practise your social skills.
Social
Social and recreational activities
Having a social life and pursuing interests make life worthwhile and are important to consider following brain injury.
Read moreSocial
Social skills and confidence
Social skills and confidence can both be affected following an acquired brain injury.
Read moreSocial
Steps to independence
Resuming an independent lifestyle safely after a brain injury is an important goal. This goal should be approached in stages based on individual needs and abilities.
Read more