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Brain Injury Awareness Month is in March and Brain Awareness Week is March 11-17. PAM Health's Brain Injury Rehabilitation offers both inpatient and out patient care to help address the ohysical, mental, and emotional difficulties cause by brain injury; improve your ability to function at home and in your community; help you apapt to the changed caused by brain injury; provide social and emotional support; and prevent further medical complications of brain injury. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eKS27mwe #MoreThanMyBrainInjury

Did you know that about 3.8 million concussions occur each year in the U.S. from sports-related injuries? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, and the effects can be serious. Join our virtual event on July 23rd at 7pm to learn how to recognize a concussion and how to manage injuries when they occur so youth athletes can safely return to sports. https://lnkd.in/er5MSNWW

After sustaining a brain injury, it's not uncommon for the lives of survivors and their support systems to look a lot different than it did before the injury. These changes can be confusing and overwhelming. That's why we developed "What to Expect After Brain Injury," a free downloadable guide that covers information on preparing the home after returning from the hospital, how to return to work or school, financial planning information, brain injury's impact on health and relationships, and more. Get your free copy here: https://bit.ly/46saXA7

Did you know that about 3.8 million concussions occur each year in the U.S. from sports-related injuries? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury and the effects can be serious. Join our virtual event on July 23rd at 7pm to learn how to recognize a concussion and how to manage injuries when they occur so youth athletes can safely return to sports. https://lnkd.in/er5MSNWW

Recurrent head injury linked to affective dysregulation, impulse control https://smpl.is/8wtmn

Case Study: Managing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Costs Meet John (name changed for privacy), a 45-year-old who suffered a severe TBI. His projected medical costs over the next 10 years are over $2.5 million. Through meticulous life care planning, we've outlined every aspect of his future medical needs, from rehabilitation to long-term care. Key takeaway: Early and accurate planning can alleviate financial stress and ensure quality care. Discover how we can help with your life care plan: https://lnkd.in/gdkjnxF8

Today's Paper of the Day is on the management of severe traumatic brain injury in the initial postinjury hours – current evidence and controversies https://lnkd.in/ddmA2hyy Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2024

Did you know that 1 in 45 Australians live with a brain injury? This Brain Injury Awareness Week, let’s consider the unique challenges people with Acquired Brain Injury face and how we can support them in building stronger connections and navigating everyday life. Each brain injury is different, and so are the impacts it can have on someone’s relationships and interactions with society. At TOM: Melbourne, we’re dedicated to improving lives through assistive technology, ensuring that every person can access the tools they need to thrive. #BrainInjuryAwarenessWeek #BIAW2024 #1in45Australians #TOMMelbourne #AssistiveTechForAll [Image description: At the top there is text that reads "Brain Injury Awareness Week, 19 to 25 August 2024, What's your connection?" In the middle there is an image of a map of Australia, with text that reads "1 in 45 Aussies have a brain injury". Across the bottom there is the Synapse logo and contact information. Phone number: 1800 673 074. Website: synapse.org.au.]

Concussions, also referred to as mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), can have a number of effects on a person's health. In an upcoming webinar on January 31, learn about the relationship between executive function deficits and mTBI. Register here: https://bit.ly/49384qz

Brain injuries can have long-term health effects. In a recorded Facebook Live event, BIAA's Medical Director, Dr. Brent Masel and BIAA's Director of Consumer Services, Greg Ayotte, discuss what people can do to help themselves as they age with a brain injury, tips to improve long-term health and cognitive skills, resources for people who want to learn more about aging and the brain, and more. Watch the recording here: https://bit.ly/3tSlFMX