Brain Injuries

A brain injury of any sort is tragic, not only because of the injury itself but also because of the way that it can impact you. Even minor injuries can lead to long-lasting effects on your mental capabilities. This can include altering your memory. When a brain injury...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect anybody who suffers a head injury at any time -- but some people are definitely more at risk than others of suffering one of those injuries. To minimize your risk, understand where you can make changes that will help you...

Living with a brain injury isn't easy. Even minor injuries can impact you in ways that you didn't expect. These difficulties can extend to your career, your social life and your home. We realize that finding solutions to deal with these challenges can be stressful....

Elderly individuals face several hazards on a regular basis. One of the biggest risks that they face is falling. Many people don't think about how dangerous a fall can be for an elderly person because of how minor falls from low heights are for others. Even falls from...

Making the right decisions after you suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be difficult, especially when it comes to your finances. There are several different things that you need to think about, but it is important for you to take the time to figure...

One thing that can bring fear to the heart of a preemie parent is hearing about any brain injury. These tiniest of babies are at risk of suffering from some life-threatening injuries. It is imperative that these injuries are handled appropriately and immediately so...

We recently discussed some of the reasons why a newborn might have a brain injury. One of the reasons is that the child's brain didn't receive enough oxygen during the labor and delivery process. This can lead to a condition known as cerebral hypoxia, which can cause...

Brain injuries in newborn babies can cause various issues in both the short term and the long term. For the parents of these fragile babies, the nightmare doesn't seem to end. In some cases, finding out the cause of the injury might help the parents to determine if...

Brain injuries are difficult injuries to live with. This is true for the person who has the injury, as well as the people who have to help care for the person. Even children of the victim might suffer due to the effects of the brain injury. We know that this is a very...

You suffered because an operation went wrong; the doctor and anesthesiologist made mistakes that cut off the oxygen that should have been going to your brain. Now, you have a brain injury. You believe that you're fortunate you're alive, but that doesn't mean that you...