Patient Education
January 17, 2025

Temporal Lobe Damage: Understanding the Effects, Treatments & Recovery Process

The temporal lobe, located in the brain's cerebral cortex, plays a crucial role in memory, language, emotion, and some aspects of hearing and vision. Damage to this vital area can have significant and lasting effects on an individual's cognitive and emotional functioning.  Whether from a traumatic brain injury, stroke, or other medical condition, understanding how […]

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January 11, 2025

How Cultivating Mindfulness After Brain Injury Can Enhance Your Recovery

Recovering from a brain injury can be a challenging and transformative journey. It involves managing physical and cognitive changes while adapting to new daily routines. But amid this demanding process, there is a powerful tool that can aid recovery: mindfulness.  Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment, and it can help […]

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January 6, 2025

Post-Traumatic Tremors: Understanding Shaking After Head Injury

Shaking or tremors after a head injury can be alarming and disruptive. For many individuals, these involuntary movements significantly impact daily life, causing physical discomfort and emotional distress.  Whether the tremors occur immediately after the injury or develop over time, understanding the underlying causes, symptoms, and available treatments is essential for managing this condition effectively. […]

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January 1, 2025

Frontal Lobes Functions: What to Expect and How to Recover

The frontal lobes are a crucial part of our brain that plays a significant role in our behavior, thoughts, and emotions. They regulate our decision-making, problem-solving, planning, and other critical cognitive functions. But what happens when these frontal lobes are damaged or impaired? How does it affect our daily life, and what can be done […]

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November 27, 2024

The Best Speech Therapy Activities for TBI Survivors

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can make it hard to speak, understand language, or even remember things. Speech therapy helps TBI survivors recover their communication skills. In this blog post, we’ll find and learn the best speech therapy activities for TBI survivors that help with aphasia, apraxia, and other speech challenges. How Can a Brain Injury […]

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November 17, 2024

Stuttering After Brain 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.  For many individuals, experiencing stuttering after an injury can be frustrating, impacting confidence and communication.  Understanding the causes and treatment options for neurogenic stuttering can make […]

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September 28, 2024

Diabetes and Brain Injury: Is There a Connection?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them do not know they have it. People with diabetes have an increased risk of developing other health conditions, such as heart disease, blindness, and kidney disease. In this blog, we will dive […]

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September 28, 2024

Understanding Paranoia in TBI Patients: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a profound impact on a person's life, both physically and mentally. One of the less common but potentially debilitating symptoms that can arise after TBI is paranoia.  Paranoia is characterized by persistent and unfounded suspicions or distrust of others. It can significantly impair a person's relationships, quality of life, […]

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September 13, 2024

TBI and Endocrine Disorders: Causes and Treatment

Around 1.7 million people in the United States suffer from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This type of injury occurs when a sudden external force, such as a blow to the head, causes damage to the brain. While many are aware of the […]

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September 13, 2024

Cognitive Rehabilitation: Techniques to Restore Memory and Attention Post-TBI

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can significantly disrupt cognitive function, affecting memory, attention, and other essential mental processes.  While physical recovery often takes precedence, cognitive rehabilitation plays a pivotal role in helping individuals regain independence and improve their overall quality of life.  This blog post explores effective techniques to restore memory and attention after a TBI, […]

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August 9, 2024

What Is Important in a Brain Rehabilitation Center?

According to the most recent data, there were approximately 214,110 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)- related hospitalizations in 2020. With this alarming statistic in mind, it is crucial to make informed decisions when it comes to seeking rehabilitation for a loved one who has suffered a brain injury.  Knowing what factors to consider and what qualities […]

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July 24, 2024

Aphasia After Brain Injury: How Do Brain Injuries Affect Speech and Language?

Imagine yourself reaching for a familiar word, the one that perfectly captures your thoughts. But suddenly, it's gone, replaced by a frustrating blankness. This is the daily reality for many people living with aphasia, a language disorder that arises from brain injury. Aphasia disrupts a person's ability to communicate, affecting speaking, listening, reading, and writing. […]

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