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.
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 moreMost rehabilitation specialists will advise against drinking alcohol for at least one to two years after brain injury, or even indefinitely.
Read moreRetirement programs enable people with disability to successfully retire, and support mainstream community services to better accommodate people with disability.
Read moreFor 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 moreActively 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 morePain can be one of the many effects of a brain injury and it needs appropriate management.
Read morePost-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 moreSurvivors of a brain injury who have done very well in their recovery may still face significant challenges in returning to their studies.
Read moreMany people with a brain injury see returning to work or study as an important milestone.
Read moreA brain injury may result in an ongoing need for medications prescribed to you by your doctor.
Read moreIt is often the case that a person finishes rehabilitation and is not yet ready to return to work or study.
Read moreNo one can truly understand the devastating impact a brain injury can have without experiencing it personally.
Read moreSurvivors of a brain injury often make excellent recoveries through, hard work and professional and family support.
Read moreHaving a social life and pursuing interests make life worthwhile and are important to consider following brain injury.
Read moreSocial skills and confidence can both be affected following an acquired brain injury.
Read moreResuming 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 moreRetirement programs enable people with disability to successfully retire, and support mainstream community services to better accommodate people with disability.
Read moreFor 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 moreActively 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 moreWhen 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.
It is often the case that a person finishes rehabilitation and is not yet ready to return to work or study.
Read moreNo one can truly understand the devastating impact a brain injury can have without experiencing it personally.
Read moreSurvivors of a brain injury often make excellent recoveries through, hard work and professional and family support.
Read moreOne 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.
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 moreMost rehabilitation specialists will advise against drinking alcohol for at least one to two years after brain injury, or even indefinitely.
Read morePain can be one of the many effects of a brain injury and it needs appropriate management.
Read moreA brain injury may result in an ongoing need for medications prescribed to you by your doctor.
Read moreA 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.
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 moreSurvivors of a brain injury who have done very well in their recovery may still face significant challenges in returning to their studies.
Read moreMany people with a brain injury see returning to work or study as an important milestone.
Read morePeople 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.
Having a social life and pursuing interests make life worthwhile and are important to consider following brain injury.
Read moreSocial skills and confidence can both be affected following an acquired brain injury.
Read moreResuming 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.
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