A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is life-changing on a physical, mental, and emotional level. Brain injuries can occur from physical trauma (ie, falling or being in a car accident), a stroke, or surgery. Headaches, vision problems, and limited-consciousness are all possible side effects.
Specific recovery practices will depend on each individual case, and a personalized care plan will ensure that anybody with a brain injury receives the proper healthcare afterwards.
Impacts of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries can result in mild to severe mental consequences. Specific areas that are impacted include:
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem Solving
- Ability to Learn New Information
- Reading and Writing
- Language
Physical functioning is also impacted after a brain injury. After a TBI, a person might experience:
- Changes in any of the five senses
- Muscle weakness
- Sleep problems
- Behavioral changes
- Changes in sexual functioning
- Full or partial paralysis
Traumatic brain injury recovery is no easy process. In fact, improvements may not be seen for the first six months. For this reason, ElderCare 4 Families recommends seeking out support from a professional caregiver.
TBI Recovery
Hiring a caregiver is one of the best recovery options for a patient who has experienced a traumatic brain injury. The support of a caregiver will help the patient with helping with medication reminders, helping with everyday needs like meals and personal care or other typical daily routines.
Caregivers can assist patients in maintaining a daily routine post-brain injury. Key activities, such as walking, reading, and speaking will boost cognitive functioning and overall strength.
When a person experiences a traumatic brain injury, all family members need to recover. Hiring a caregiver will relieve stress from spouses, siblings, and children to heal from the event.
Contact Elder Care
ElderCare 4 Families is happy to help provide elder care to seniors you know wherever they call home. Complimentary assessments are offered with no obligation by Elder Care, Personalized care is offered from 1 hour up to 24//7. With over 39 years of elderly care experience in the Louisville and Southern Indiana area, trust Elder Care to care for the seniors in your life. Call us at 502-244-8446 to start receiving elder care services in Louisville.
