Boston Globe writer Bella English suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in a bicycle accident in the fall of 2010. As is the case with so many TBI accidents her journey to recovery is full of struggles and successes. This article, eloquently written by Bella offers you her perspective on her recovery, both physically and…
Continue reading ›When a personal injury comes in the form of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) the effects can be physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral. While most of us are familiar with the terms physical, emotional and behavioral, cognitive may need clarification. Cognition: the scientific term for the “process of thought”. In psychology it usually refers to…
Continue reading ›Most of us typically think of ourselves as having a “good” or “bad” memory, and as we age often we feel that our memory isn’t as good as it once had been. As you most likely already know, there are different types of memory: verbal and visual. Verbal information is stored in the left hemisphere…
Continue reading ›Sleep disturbance is a relatively common complication following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It has been reported that individuals with brain injury have significantly more insomnia (56%) and pain complaints (59%) than those who are non-brained injured. One recent study reported 30% of individuals with brain injuries were found to suffer from insomnia. Oftentimes, factors such…
Continue reading ›1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. More than 50,000 people die every year as a result of a traumatic brain injury. 22% of persons with severe traumatic brain injury die. Every 21 seconds, one person in the United States sustains a traumatic brain injury. An estimated 5.3 million Americans – a…
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