It is normal for patients who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to have behavior problems. The behaviors can vary greatly from person to person. Some may seem exaggerated from their normal, while others are out of character.  But the good news is that your loved one can get the help they need […]

Mental health is affected when there is a brain injury. Treatments for the physical symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are critical, but so is the emotional component. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular treatment for these patients at the best brain injury rehabilitation centers.  CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. […]

If a loved one has had a brain injury, you may have heard the term ‘intracranial pressure’. It is not uncommon after a brain injury or medical condition caused by increased pressure in the skull.  Intracranial pressure can start as a headache but is a condition that can be fatal. Other serious complications include stroke, […]

When a loved one has a brain injury, it comes with a flood of emotions for the family member who takes on the new role of ‘caregiver’. It is normal to feel relief that the patient survived the cause of the injury. But it is also normal to simultaneously feel a sense of emotional trauma […]

The thought of a loved one going to inpatient neurorehabilitation may cause uncertainty. You may have several questions: How long will they be in inpatient neuro rehab?  What is involved in a post-acute rehabilitation program?  How to choose the right neurorehabilitation program?  Understanding some of these processes may help to put your mind at ease. […]

The period after a brain injury can be a time of great uncertainty. Memory, attention, social skills, and communication can all be affected. Patients and family members are often desperate to get back to the pre-injury status quo and return to as normal of a life as possible. But communication difficulties following brain injury can […]

If you or a loved one recently suffered a brain injury, you may be in awe at the number of professionals involved. You may wonder who these people are and how are they going to help. If you are receiving treatment at an inpatient neuro rehab clinic, it can be unclear.  Included in the team […]

Brain injury is shocking and life-altering. You question why this happened to you? What are the options? Will life ever be the same?  Life after brain injury looks different for everyone because critical factors vary from person to person. Varying factors include the type of injury, age, underlying medical conditions, and even mental health.  There […]

A stroke is a serious matter and can happen to anyone at any time. One stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is strokes are preventable and treatable […]

A brain injury can be life-altering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a disruption in the brain's normal function. An injury, either traumatic or non-traumatic, causes TBI to the head. Trauma can be in the form of a bump, blow, or even a […]

Neurorehabilitation is essential for patients with disorders of the nervous system, whether caused by injury or disease. At Neulife Rehab, our residential rehabilitation is a supervised program that can help patients to improve their condition and move towards recovering impaired functions. Neuro rehab is often recommended for patients who: are recovering from a stroke are […]

Suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) takes a toll on both the physical and mental wellbeing of patients. Statistics show that TBIs can lead to mental health issues among one in five patients. A study supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke cites that TBI could increase the risk of post-traumatic […]