Day: 26 July 2020

Survivors of trauma, illness or injury often find comfort and support from companion animals during the process of brain rehabilitation. From the daily comfort of your own dog or cat to specially trained animals for therapy and assistance, dogs, cats, horses, birds and other animals can provide confidence, relieve loneliness, provide motivation or assistance with walking and other movement, and generally give a sense of purpose to life. Studies have shown that pet ownership has psychological benefits Interacting with a

Brain injury recovery is not a straight line – there are ups and downs and a plateau may occur, but that doesn’t mean recovery has stopped! Brain injury, whether from TBI or stroke, is a complex condition with a wide range of injury severity and outcomes. So, when someone asks, “How long will recovery take?”, the answer really depends on the cause of the injury, location, severity and the general health of the patient. The one thing the answer should not be is “that’s

They say traumatic brain injuries can happen to anyone and that it doesn’t care how rich or famous you are (I can’t remember who they are, but I’ve sure said it). With the high numbers of traumatic brain injury occurrences every year, it’s inevitable that celebrities and other famous people will experience traumatic brain injuries at some point. Here’s a partial list of celebrities and famous figures from history who survived traumatic brain injuries: Lady Gaga‘s injury occurred during a concert when