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Following a traumatic brain injury, patients often suffer a series of psychological and psychiatric sequalae. This study presents the case of Mr. K, a 52-year-old brain-injured nursing home resident who exhibited problematic physical aggression and verbal abuse toward staff and residents. His ...
Caring for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI), many of whom display difficult behaviors, presents a significant challenge to nursing home caregivers. Many of the behavioral caregiving strategies developed for other nursing home residents, such as those with dementia, are not effective for ...
Recovery from substance misuse is daunting for anyone, but for those who’ve also experienced a brain injury, the process can be much more complicated. Getting and staying sober is essential for best outcomes, but alcohol and drug treatment alone doesn’t address the cognitive deficits and other...
Objective: To describe the magnitude of the population with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Colorado living in nursing homes and compare these residents to the nursing home residents with neither TBI nor dementia. Methods: The standardized Minimum Data Set of resident assessments was used to describ...
Our specialist brain injury rehabilitation support We provide specialist care and support for adults with brain injuries in our 19 rehabilitation services across the UK, as well as in transitional and step-down properties, out in the community and in people’s own homes. We work with you to cr...
Following a traumatic brain injury, patients often suffer a series of psychological and psychiatric sequalae. This study presents the case of Mr. K, a 52-year-old brain-injured nursing home resident who exhibited problematic physical aggression and verbal abuse toward staff and residents. His probl...
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to an accident or incident caused by someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, hiring a brain injury lawyer may be necessary.Here are some scenarios where you may need the help of a brain injury attorney:...
Birth injury Surgical error Nursing home negligence or abuse Sub-standard care Failed or erroneous diagnosis or treatment Slip and Fall Accidents Slip and fall accidentscan result in a TBI if the victim's head strikes an object or surface. In addition to brain injuries, these types of accidents...
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): from the acute hospital to early rehabilitation - more on: www.CaringforPadraig.org and www.ansaol.ie