Sometimes, a part of life involves caring for those you love. With that said, certain people throughout Michigan are caring for loved ones with brain injuries. Caring for someone with this type of condition isn't always easy. Fortunately, giving this type of care can...
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What to do after a traumatic brain injury?
Any damage that occurs when an outside force to the head or neck injures the brain is a traumatic brain injury. Falls, car accidents, sports injuries, recreational activities and assaults are common causes of traumatic brain injury. Concussions are mild traumatic...
What to expect from rehabilitation after a traumatic brain injury
Michigan residents can find their lives changed if they are left with traumatic brain injuries. Rehabilitation is a huge part of recovery after sustaining a TBI. What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury or TBI occurs when a person has suffered a...
Vital facts to know about brain injuries
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Michigan residents and everyone else should learn a few vital facts about brain injuries that many don’t know. Traumatic brain injuries are known as silent epidemics Each year, more than 1 million people sustain brain injuries....
How car crashes that result in brain injury can change your life forever
Fortunately, most motor vehicle accidents involve light impacts that result in damage to one or both vehicles, and perhaps some minor injuries. However, occasionally a car crash can be so severe that one of the drivers or passengers suffers a traumatic brain injury...
What happens after a TBI?
It's possible that you will spend time in a Michigan hospital after experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It's also possible that you will need to continue your recovery at home for several weeks or months after you are released. Let's take a look at what might...
Traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries
Victims of car accidents and other traumatic incidents in Michigan may suffer from the long-term effects of brain injuries. Brain injuries can happen for a lot of reasons, and they can affect a person's physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning....
Increase your knowledge of a catastrophic brain injury
Everyone has heard of concussions, but few people have heard of catastrophic brain injuries. They do not understand the causes, symptoms and long-term effects of this type of injury. Patients and family members in Michigan should understand the underlying factors that...
Deaths from TBIs after car accidents higher for minorities
Every year, residents of Michigan are impacted by traumatic brain injuries, often referred to as TBIs. These serious injuries are often caused by motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, TBIs account for a high number of deaths, and it has been found that minorities are...
Long-term traumatic brain injury costs can be financially crippling
When an accident happens, it is anyone's guess as to what the injury outcomes will be for the victims. In some situations, Grand Rapids residents may emerge from violent motor vehicle accidents with minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises. However, other accidents...