What Is Hemianopsia and Why Does It Happen After TBI?
February 26, 2010
Why can’t I see anything on my left side?
What to Know About Trusts and Structured Settlements After Brain Injury
February 19, 2010
Make sure the funds you’ve saved for your child with TBI last his lifetime.
Communicating After a TBI
February 16, 2010
Finding the right words and keeping your train of thought after a brain injury can be hard.
Why Don’t the Three Stooges Ever Get a TBI?
February 16, 2010
Pop culture has its own, often irresponsible perception of TBI.
Problems with Coordination After Brain Injury
February 4, 2010
“I just want to walk normally again.”
Changes in Taste and Smell After Brain Injury
January 22, 2010
Almost 25% of people with TBI experience changes in taste and smell.
Finding Strategies That Work After Brain Injury
January 22, 2010
Learn how to break down strategies into smaller, easier steps.
When Can We Stop Worrying After a Hit on the Head?
January 19, 2010
If symptoms persist, get re-evaluated.
Avoiding Substance Abuse After Brain Injury?
January 13, 2010
Is there a best treatment or is it all up to the individual?
What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy – and What Should Athletes Know?
January 6, 2010
What is being done to help protect athletes from repetitive hits to the brain?
Not All Nutritional Supplements Are Safe After Brain Injury
December 30, 2009
Nutritional supplements can have positive — and negative effects on short-term memory.
Ask The Expert: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Brain Injury
December 22, 2009
Research is not conclusive, but we do know that the risk of mood disorders increases.
Can Head Banging in Children Cause Brain Injury?
December 16, 2009
An unusual situation, but precautions should be taken to prevent TBI.
Pregúntele al experto: Tecnología asistencial para personas con una lesión cerebral traumática
December 15, 2009
Aprende cómo la tecnología de apoyo puede facilitarles la vida a las personas con una lesión cerebral.
Pregúntele al experto: Buscando el equilibrio de la recuperación y la compensación
December 15, 2009
Aprende cómo encontrar el equilibrio de la recuperación y la compensación después de una lesión cerebral.
Pregúntele al experto: Problemas para dormir después de sufrir una lesión cerebral traumática
December 15, 2009
Aprende cómo programar el descanso después de una lesión cerebral.
Pregúntele al experto: La importancia de descansar
December 15, 2009
Infórmese sobre la importancia del descanso después de una lesión cerebral.
Help for Undiagnosed Brain Injury
December 8, 2009
A childhood fall can cause problems later.
Enjoying the Holidays After Brain Injury
December 2, 2009
Adjusting routines and expectations after a loved one's brain injury.
Siblings of Children with TBI. What About Them?
November 25, 2009
Watch for changes in children’s behavior after a sibling is hurt.
Staying Sober After a Brain Injury
November 11, 2009
If you went to AA meetings before TBI, keep going.
What Happens When a Brain Bleeds?
November 4, 2009
Learn the difference between subdural and epidural hematomas.
Do Men and Women Fare Differently After TBI?
October 28, 2009
Learn what researchers know — and still don't know.
Increased Muscle Spasticity After Traumatic Brain Injury
October 28, 2009
What is muscle spasticity, why does it occur after TBI, and how is it treated?
Aphasia
October 20, 2009
Strategies for communication after TBI-related aphasia.
How to Avoid Being Tongue-Tied After a Brain Injury
October 6, 2009
Reading out loud can be challenging after a TBI. Learn ways to cope.
The Pros and Cons of Taking Preventative Anti-Seizure Meds
September 30, 2009
Waiting or preventing: what’s the best choice?
Anti-Convulsant Drugs for Headaches After TBI?
September 23, 2009
Do they work — and what are the pros and cons
Coming Clean About Drugs with Your Doctor
September 16, 2009
The overlapping problems of pain, prescription drugs, and substance abuse.
Transitioning Back to School After a TBI
September 9, 2009
Laws and services available to help your child return to school.
Recognizing TBI in Substance Abuse Support Groups
September 2, 2009
Symptoms from brain injury and addiction can seem the same.
What the Disability Laws Say About Service Dogs
August 25, 2009
Can a child bring his dog to school?
How Best to Deal with Professionals Following Brain Injury
August 18, 2009
Get the most from your legal and medical appointments.
Getting a Brain Injury Far from a Hospital
August 11, 2009
What do we do if we don’t live near a trauma center?
Eating Issues After TBI
August 5, 2009
Learn how to deal with problems swallowing or eating after a brain injury.
What Do I Tell My Employer?
July 27, 2009
Will my boss know that "mild" TBI is much more than mild?
Motivation After a TBI
July 21, 2009
Behavior can change after a TBI. Learn the causes and how to help.
Using Anti-Depressants After TBI?
July 14, 2009
Are they safe? Do they help?
Why So Many Questions?
July 7, 2009
How to help when your loved one keeps repeating herself.
Are Brain Injury Support Groups Worth the Time?
July 1, 2009
A place to share resources and feel more connected to others with TBI who understand.
Where Are My Keys?
June 24, 2009
Helpful strategies to keep track of your belongings.
What Should Sports Coaches Know?
June 17, 2009
Find out how to keep your players safe during practices and games.
Tinnitus and Brain Injury
June 10, 2009
Learn strategies to deal with ringing in the ears.
The Olmstead Decision of 1999
June 3, 2009
What you should know about the right to services in integrated community settings.
Worsening Headaches After TBI
May 27, 2009
Sometimes a neck injury can cause persistent symptoms.
The Specifics of Neuropsych Tests
May 19, 2009
Learn what you need to know — and ask for — from a neuropsych evaluation.
Driving After a Sports Concussion
May 13, 2009
When is it okay to get behind the wheel again?
Educating Others About Slurred Speech After Brain Injury
May 6, 2009
Here are ideas to help others understand why you talk slowly or with difficulty.
Socializing Safely After TBI
April 29, 2009
Helping an adult child move toward independence comes with risks.
Group Versus Individual Rehab Therapy After Brain Injury
April 22, 2009
Is one more effective than the other?
Planning Your Estate
April 15, 2009
Advice on how to provide long-term financial care for a loved one with a brain injury after you are gone.
When to Go to the Hospital
April 8, 2009
Even a seemingly minor bump on the head can be dangerous.
Employee Rights in the Workplace
April 2, 2009
Sometimes simple changes at work can make all the difference.
Selecting an Attorney After a TBI
March 25, 2009
Learn what questions to ask.
Sleep Issues After TBI
March 18, 2009
Fatigue can be an issue after TBI. Learn about the importance of scheduling rest.
Balancing Recovery and Compensation
March 11, 2009
Deciding what course of treatment to pursue after a TBI isn't easy.
Figuring Out Social Security Benefits After a TBI
March 4, 2009
Detailed advice to help you navigate the maze.
Finding Respite Care
February 25, 2009
Respite care is always in short supply. Learn more.
Hearing Loss After TBI
February 18, 2009
Suggestions to help someone with a hearing loss stay connected to family and friends.
Research on Memory After TBI
February 11, 2009
How to cope with memory issues.
What Is Neuroplasticity?
February 4, 2009
Learn how the brain can rewire itself after an injury.
Remembering to Take Action
January 28, 2009
Guidance on helping a friend follow through on his commitments.
The Benefits of Peer Mentoring
January 21, 2009
In what ways can peer support be a life saver?
The Importance of Rest
January 14, 2009
Learn how to diminish stress and fatigue after a TBI.
Assistive Technology for People with TBI
January 7, 2009
Learn how assistive technology can make life easier for someone with a TBI.
Brain Injury, Behavioral Challenges, and the Holidays
December 30, 2008
Worried about your loved one's behavior during the holidays?
Brain Injury, Social Skills, and the Holidays
December 16, 2008
After a traumatic brain injury, holidays and social gatherings can be rocky for someone with brain injury. Carolyn Rocchio offers advice to prepare someone with a TBI for holiday party interactions with family and friends.