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What Is the Best Way Caregivers Can Help with Memory Problems After Brain Injury?

What Is the Best Way Caregivers Can Help with Memory Problems After Brain Injury?

Dr. David Arciniegas shares the most important way family and friends can help somebody with a memory problem after brain injury.

David Arciniegas, MD

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Caregiving & Brain Injury

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Recovering Memory Function: "When am I going to get better?"

Recovering Memory Function: "When am I going to get better?"

Dr. David Arciniegas answers the question, "When am I going to get better and will I get better completely? Will my memory recover entirely?"

David Arciniegas, MD

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Does Using Memory Strategies Strengthen Memory?

Does Using Memory Strategies Strengthen Memory?

Sometimes people think that they will not be strengthening their memory if they rely on a compensatory strategy; however, they are actually helping to make their memory stronger by using that technique.

Allison N. Clark, MD

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Memory Problems

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What To Do When Memory Problems Cause Conflicts with Family and Friends?

What To Do When Memory Problems Cause Conflicts with Family and Friends?

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.

David Arciniegas, MD

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Family Concerns

Memory Problems

The Social Impact of Memory Problems

The Social Impact of Memory Problems

Memory problems can have an impact on your social relationships. Here's why.

Allison N. Clark, MD

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Intimate Relationships

Memory Problems

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Why Do Memory Problems After Brain Injury Cause Anger?

Why Do Memory Problems After Brain Injury Cause Anger?

Memory problems after a brain injury aren't just irritating -- they can cause emotional and angry outbursts at unexpected times. Here's why.

David Arciniegas, MD

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Anger and Irritability

Memory Problems

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Brain Injury and Memory Loss: Why It's Not Like the Movies

Brain Injury and Memory Loss: Why It's Not Like the Movies

There are some great movies about memory problems following a brain injury — but they aren't good examples of life after injury.

David Arciniegas, MD

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Memory Problems

Why Is It So Difficult to Commit Information to Memory Following a Brain Injury?

Why is it So Difficult to Commit Information to Memory Following a Brain Injury?

Memory is not a single thing. It actually has a number of stages and any of which may be impacted by a brain injury.

David Arciniegas, MD

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Memory Problems

Why Is It Difficult to Learn New Things After a Brain Injury?

Why Is It Difficult to Learn New Things After a Brain Injury?

Why is the process of laying down information and committing it to memory a problem after a brain injury?

David Arciniegas, MD

Topic:

Memory Problems

Thinking / Cognitive Symptoms

How Accurate is the Movie, "The Vow"?

How Accurate is the Movie, â€œThe Vowâ€?

Real life is always more complicated than fiction, especially when it comes to brain injury.

Nathan Zasler, MD

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Memory Problems

What Is Confabulation and How Does It Relate to Brain Injury?

What Is Confabulation and How Does It Relate to Brain Injury?

Your loved one with brain injury is not deliberately making up conversations or situations that never happened.

Celeste Campbell, PsyD

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Memory Problems

Is Sudden Memory Loss a Symptom of Traumatic Brain Injury?

Is Sudden Memory Loss a Symptom of Traumatic Brain Injury?

Memory loss may need further evaluation.

Celeste Campbell, PsyD

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Memory Problems

Strategies for Improving Memory After Brain Injury

Ask the Expert: Strategies for Improving Memory After Brain Injury

The tired brain can’t efficiently store information in its memory.

Janet Brown, MA, CCC-SLP

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Memory Problems

Why So Many Questions?

Ask the Expert: Why So Many Questions?

How to help when your loved one keeps repeating herself.

Janet Brown, MA, CCC-SLP

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Memory Problems

Speech & Language Therapy

Thinking / Cognitive Symptoms

Where Are My Keys?

Ask the Expert: Where Are My Keys?

Helpful strategies to keep track of your belongings.

Elaine Sherard

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Memory Problems

Thinking / Cognitive Symptoms

Memory Issues Years After Brain Injury

Ask the Expert: Research on Memory After TBI

How to cope with the memory issues that often occur after a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Elaine Sherard

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Assistive Technology

Concussion / Mild TBI

Living with Traumatic Brain Injury

Memory Problems

Traumatic Brain Injury

Remembering to Take Action

Ask the Expert: Remembering to Take Action

Guidance on helping a friend follow through on his commitments.

Celeste Campbell, PsyD

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Memory Problems

Thinking / Cognitive Symptoms