Rehabilitation
Getting back to work after brain injury
While not everyone can return to employment after brain injury, for many people it is a realistic and often essential goal
Get Your Memory Back After Stroke or TBI
Memory loss is a common symptom after TBI or stroke, but there are things you can do to help get your memory back.
Brain Injuries Heal Faster If You Get Active Early
When Kate Klein began working as a nurse in the Cleveland Clinic's Neurointensive Care Unit, one of the first things she noticed was that her patients spent a lot of time in bed.
Sexuality After Traumatic Brain Injury
Changes in sexual functioning are common after TBI. If you are experiencing sexual problems, there are things you can do to help resolve these problems. The information below describes common sexual p...
Anger and Frustration After Brain Injury
Anger is a very common problem after brain injuries. When someone with a brain injury has a problem with anger, there are usually several causes acting in combination.
Debunking the myths about Brain Injury
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 ...
Pets can help with Brain Rehabilitation
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 trai...
Alcohol Use After Brain Injury
After a TBI or Stroke the brain can become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol. What can be expected after your recovery?
Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover
Hemiparesis is weakness on one side of the body. It can affect every area of life, from walking to eating to dressing. Recovering and living with one-sided weakness takes a multidisciplinary team, as ...