Posts Tagged ‘TBI disability’
By Paul Stone On November 17th, 2014
The effects of traumatic brain injury vary wildly. Some may suffer from headaches and nausea but no last issues, while those who experience moderate to severe traumatic brain injury can experience lifelong disability that manifests in numerous forms. A fair portion of those disabled from brain injury struggle or are completely unable to speak at…
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By Paul Stone On October 27th, 2014
It should be no surprise that traumatic brain injuries can cause disability, but the number of US veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who are unable to work due to brain injuries is still a shock. A new report finds that approximately 45 percent of US veterans from the most recent wars in the…
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By Paul Stone On July 3rd, 2014
Personality changes can be one of the most difficult symptoms for both brain injury sufferers and their loved ones to accept and manage. Brain injuries are associated with problems such as aggression, agitation, non-compliance, and depression, which are all enough on their own to greatly hamper one’s life. These issues can be improved and easier…
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By Paul Stone On June 30th, 2014
Recovery from a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury can be a long and difficult path, and often help is needed to get the level of rehabilitation required for a positive long-term outcome. Of course some may be lucky enough to avoid the incapacitating effects of a more severe brain injury. But, for others lack…
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