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The Psychosocial Impact of Vestibular Dysfunction 

Vestibular dysfunction is a condition that affects one’s sense of balance and coordination due to problems with their inner ear system. They arise from damage to the peripheral and/or central vestibular system and can cause balance deficits, vertigo, dizziness, vision impairments and/or auditory changes.  The balance organs in the inner ear (the “vestibular system”) encode …

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The Impact of Stress on Your Brain and How to Manage It Effectively 

Stress is a universal experience that can be caused by several factors such as work, relationships, financial challenges or health issues. It is a normal part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can negatively impact your physical and mental health. One particular area that is severely affected by prolonged stress is your brain. …

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Home and Community Rehabilitation – A Necessity for Recovery  

For individuals looking to recover from an illness or injury, there are a variety of rehabilitation options available. Two of the more popular options are in-patient rehabilitation facilities and home and community rehabilitation.  Inpatient rehabilitation generally requires an individual to stay at a specialized facility for the duration of their treatment. Here, they will have …

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Loneliness after a Brain or Spinal Cord Injury 

There are a few injuries that can impact a person’s quite like a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury. A traumatic brain injury can affect a persons’ memory, sleep, personality, mood, responses, planning, understanding and so on, while a spinal cord injury can affect their independence, mobility and functions.   These changes can affect …

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Aging in Place and Brain Injury

  Aging in Place and Brain Injury, A Convergence of Disabilities   CHRISTINE BARANDA WEAVER, MAS, OTR/L, CLCP, CBIS   Aging represents the accumulation of changes over time encompassing physical, psychological, and social changes. It is the greatest known risk factor for most human diseases.   According to the Population Reference Bureau report in January …

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“We need to re-think the service delivery in brain injury rehabilitation so that long after the rehabilitation has ended, persons with TBI will be able to maintain the gains they made during the in-patient rehabilitation. We must pay attention to providing the resources, support, services and preventing re-hospitalizations to meet the ultimate goal, which is …

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