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Memory problems can be a source of distress not only for people with brain injuries but also for the people they live with. The problem is that many people don't understand memory problems.
Dr. Bombardier explains the importance of seeing a therapist that is familiar with brain injury and how to accommodate limitations that may come up during therapy.
Depression is something that can be a big part of the picture when it comes to recovery from a brain injury. Dr. Artherholt explains why treatment is critical.
Things take longer than they used to. I have slowed down. Sure, some of it can be attributed to getting older, but most of the new, slower pace that life has taken on is injury related. I’ve found that in that slower pace, life has become rewarding in very unexpected ways
40-50% percent of the brain is involved in vision; so if a person’s brain is damaged in a specific location or several locations, there is a high probability that his vision will be affected in some way.