The Physical and Mental Consequences of a Bump or Blow to the Head When you've had any type of bump or blow to the head, even if the impact seems to be minor or insignificant, you can be at risk of serious complications. It's essential that, in the aftermath of any type of head injury, you … [Read more...]
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Famous People Who Have Suffered a TBI
Head Injuries Can Affect Anyone Did you know that Abraham Lincoln, our nation's 16th president, was kicked in the head by a mule as a child, suffering a traumatic brain injury. Historians believe that it weakened his facial muscles and affected his vision, but it clearly didn't impair his cognitive … [Read more...]
The Classic Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
What to Look for after a Bump or Blow to the Head There's a common misperception that, when you've had any trauma to your head or neck, unless you've lost consciousness, you're fine. That's simply not true. In fact, many serious head injuries involve no blackouts or unconsciousness. There are, … [Read more...]
Determining the Severity of a Head Injury
The Glasgow Coma Scale—How It Is Used to Assess Head Trauma When you've suffered any type of trauma to your head or brain, it's essential to make a determination, as soon as possible, of the severity of your injury, so that medical professionals can take the right steps to minimize potential injury … [Read more...]
Minimizing the Risk of Falls as You Age
Strategies to Reduce the Likelihood of a Fall in Your Golden Years Data collected by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) indicates that falls account for more than a third of all concussions or traumatic brain injuries, affecting more than a million Americans every year. Annually, nearly one of … [Read more...]
Helping a Person with a Brain Injury Communicate
Strategies for Talking with a Person with a TBI or Concussion When someone has suffered any type of head injury, one of the most important things you need to do is communicate with that person. It can also be one of the most difficult things to do, as the nature of the injury can make thinking, … [Read more...]
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How Long Should Dizziness Last after a Head Injury?
How Can You Minimize the Risk of a TBI? When you've had a bump or blow to the head, it's fairly common to experience some dizziness, vertigo or challenges with your balance. That's not a surprise, as you may have some swelling or inflammation in your brain that adversely affects the mechanisms in … [Read more...]
The Early Warning Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
The Early Warning Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury How to Know When It's More than Just a Bump on the Noggin We all bang our heads on something from time to time…bending over to pick something up off the ground, opening a car door, having something fall when we open a cabinet or cupboard. More … [Read more...]
