There are many different relationships a person has in his or her lifetime, but a parent-child relationship is one of the most important. Although the relationship starts at birth, a parent-child relationship continues to develop over many years. As the relationship matures, both the parent and child develop an understanding of one another. For example, a child comes to expect…
Following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), victims will generally experience a range of emotional and behavioral problems. While the effects can vary greatly, most brain injury survivors experience frustration on a daily basis. The Cause of Frustration Because TBI survivors are generally aware that their lives have changed for the worse and they aren’t able to live the lives they…
How Traumatic Brain Injuries Affect Relationships For better or for worse. In sickness and in health. Your wedding vows may never be put to a greater test than that of one partner suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Because a TBI can affect the way a person communicates, behaves, and responds, marriages can become strained and require a lot of…
Did you know that about one million people live with aphasia in our nation, but that most people have never heard of it? Because of this, it is important to spread awareness of this communication disorder, especially since June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. What is Aphasia? Aphasia is caused by a stroke or traumatic brain injury where the part…
Whether you or someone you love suffered a serious brain injury in an auto accident, sports accident, slip and fall accident, or work accident, you may want to know what you can expect and how a serious brain injury will impact you or your loved one. Unfortunately, the effects of a serious brain injury are often associated with impairment, long-term…
Suffering head trauma from car accidents is, unfortunately, all too common these days. While the majority of head injuries are minor in nature, there are many head traumas that are considered severe, as in the case of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While both minor and severe head injuries are associated with loss of consciousness and other physical and behavioral…
If your loved one has suffered a brain injury, you are probably already aware of the lifelong physical limitations a serious brain injury can have on your loved one. Not only does a brain injury negatively affect a victim, but a serious injury such as this can affect an entire household due to the emotional and financial burden on a…
A new treatment option for traumatic brain injury has begun to take off in the United States. So, what does this new treatment entail? Is it surgical? Therapeutic? Medicinal? Expensive? No…It’s Yoga! Yoga is a full body exercise that not only strengthens muscles but also engages the brain. As a result, TBI victims can use poses and stretches to experience…
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were the “signature” injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a U.S. Department of Defense special report. During these two conflicts, the number of TBI victims in the U.S. Army more than tripled. The increase is attributed to excessive explosion trauma and impact injuries during combat. As a result of this alarming spike in…
Most companies make safe products that benefit consumers; however, there are other companies and manufacturers that produce dangerous products that cause serious injuries. While no company ever sets out to intentionally make an unsafe product, it does happen due to lack of safety testing, quality control, and cutting corners in an effort to save money. Consequently, defective products are made…