La memoria y la lesión cerebral traumática entre moderada y grave

En esta hoja informativa se explican los problemas de la memoria que pueden afectar a las personas que han sufrido una lesión cerebral traumática entre moderada y grave. Al entender los nuevos límites que su memoria tiene y las formas de superarlos, las personas afectadas por este tipo de lesiones pueden continuar realizando lo que…

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My Parent Has a TBI: A Guide for Teenagers

Having a parent who is recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can make being a teenager very hard sometimes. Many teens tell us that their lives have become very complicated. Often, they are not sure where to turn for help. This article will explain some of the normal feelings and experiences many teenagers have…

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Five Things You Should Know About Substance Use after Brain Injury

More than half of those requiring inpatient rehabilitation for brain injury may have had prior problems with alcohol and other drug use. Individuals with these problems before the injury are at risk for even greater problems if they continue to drink or use drugs after the injury.

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Limb Weakness or Paralysis

Damage to the area of the brain responsible for moving muscles can cause weakness or paralysis. Brain injuries on the left side of the brain affects the right side of the body and brain injury on the right side of the brain will affect movement on left side of the body.  

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