Every day, at least 150 people in the U.S. die from brain injuries. Even those who survive a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can face life-damaging effects, including impaired thinking or problems with memory, impaired movement or emotional functioning, and depression, among many other effects. Many residents of Los Angeles make up the estimated 1.7 million… Continue reading This Scary Brain Injury Statistics Will Make You Think Twice Before Engaging in These Activities
Waking up in a hospital gown is never good. Waking up and not being able to recall what happened, or even your name is even worse. An estimated nearly 3 million Americans hear these words in hospitals, “You have suffered a brain injury.” Each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result in a large number of… Continue reading The Surprising Most Common Cause of Brain Injury
When someone you hold dear suffers a traumatic brain injury or TBI, the consequences are anything but temporary. Sure, the chain of events that caused their cranial injury may have unfolded in the blink of an eye. Your loved one, however, faces a lifetime of potential suffering. Here’s what you should know about TBIs –… Continue reading Caring For A Loved One With A Traumatic Brain Injury