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 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 resulting effects from a brain injury and it needs appropriate management.
Read moreAccommodations in the workplace are simply adaptations that allow a person with a disability to work effectively.
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 moreOne of the main hopes and expectations people have when leaving hospital is that they will return to the work or study they were involved in prior to the brain injury.
Read moreA brain injury may result in an ongoing need for medications prescribed to you by your doctor.
Read moreA healthy diet is an essential key to maximizing your brain's potential after a brain injury.
Read moreCreating a meaningful routine can help make life easier and avoid boredom.
Read moreNo one can truly understand the devastating impact a brain injury can have without experiencing it personally. Many face despair and depression in the early days, as the extent to which their lives have changed becomes clear. However, there is always hope.
Read moreSurvivors of a brain injury often make excellent recoveries through a positive attitude, hard work and professional and family support. But once the rehabilitation is over there can be a sudden slump, leaving the survivor with depression or despair.
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 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.
Creating a meaningful routine can help make life easier and avoid boredom.
Read moreNo one can truly understand the devastating impact a brain injury can have without experiencing it personally. Many face despair and depression in the early days, as the extent to which their lives have changed becomes clear. However, there is always hope.
Read moreSurvivors of a brain injury often make excellent recoveries through a positive attitude, hard work and professional and family support. But once the rehabilitation is over there can be a sudden slump, leaving the survivor with depression or despair.
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 resulting effects from 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 healthy diet is an essential key to maximizing your brain's potential after a brain injury.
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.
Accommodations in the workplace are simply adaptations that allow a person with a disability to work effectively.
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 moreOne of the main hopes and expectations people have when leaving hospital is that they will return to the work or study they were involved in prior to the brain injury.
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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