Brain Injury

The book contains safety tips and preventative measures, teaches how to look for symptoms of a concussion and TBI, including: Talk about gear, safety prevention tips, and general preventative measures that you can take in both contact and non-contact sports, dangerous hobbies and child activities A plan of action just in case these preventative measures don’t work out It also teaches the reader how to look for symptoms of a concussion and what steps to take if there is an injured party. It has defined different traumatic brain injuries and generally educates the buyer on what can happen ...

Lauren Marks was 27 when an aneurysm ruptured in her brain and left her fighting for her life. She woke up in a hospital soon after with serious deficiencies to her reading, speaking, and writing abilities, and an unfamiliar diagnosis: aphasia. This would be shocking news for anyone, but Lauren was a voracious reader, an actress, director, dramaturg, and pursuing her PhD. At any other period of her life, this diagnosis would have been a devastating blow. But she woke up...different.

The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors grew up in houses that were not homes-in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous. If you felt unwanted, unliked, rejected, hated, and/or despised for a lengthy portion of your childhood, trauma may be deeply engrained in your mind, soul, and body. This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting individuals of all ages. Characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, ADHD can manifest differently across individuals, impacting various aspects of daily life from academic performance to work productivity and social relationships. Children may struggle with focus in school, while adults might experience chronic disorganization and impulsivity in their personal and professional lives. Understanding and managing ADHD involves a multifaceted approach, ...

Sarah Nickerson is like any other career-driven supermom in Welmont, the affluent Boston suburb where she leads a hectic but charmed life with her husband Bob, faithful nanny, and three children—Lucy, Charlie, and nine-month-old Linus.

In the summer of 1999, doctors raced against the clock to save Cody Parmer's life after a terrible car accident on a rural Idaho road. His parents, Brenda and Kreg Parmer, prayed that God would save him, and received their miracle. Months after his recovery a mysterious new discovery threatened to take Cody's life once more, but this time the doctors couldn't fix it. As Cody fought for his life, his mother searched for answers. Why would God let this happen? Would God save her son, just to let him die a short time later? Even if Cody lived, could the family handle his injuries and ...

Step into the enigmatic realm of the human mind with the groundbreaking eBook, "Shadows in the Mind's Eye". This compelling tome serves as your guiding light into the often-misunderstood world of neurological disorders and the fragile intricacies of brain health. With a focus on clarity and comprehension, this must-read volume provides a deep dive into the complex mechanisms that govern our most vital organ—the brain. "Shadows in the Mind's Eye" embarks on an immersive journey, beginning with a foundational overview of the brain's architecture and the myriad neurological conditions that ...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious condition that can result from a blow or jolt to the head or body. When it happens during military service, VA benefits may be available to you. In this guide, we will explore the VA TBI claim process, the benefits you may be eligible for, and how to secure them. VA benefits are available for veterans who have experienced a traumatic brain injury during military service. It's important to understand the signs and symptoms of TBI and seek medical treatment. The VA claims process can be complex, but preparation and diligence can help secure the ...

When PhD candidate Sarah Vallance is thrown from a horse and suffers a jarring blow to the head, she believes she walks away unscathed. The next morning, things take a sharp turn as she’s quickly led from work to the emergency room. By the end of the week, a neurologist delivers a devastating prognosis: Sarah suffered a traumatic brain injury that has caused her IQ to plummet, with no hope of recovery. Her brain has irrevocably changed.

This guide will be helpful in your understanding of the Slum Mental Test. (and prep) · A Guide for Understanding and Preparing for the Saint Louis University Mental Exam · Test Tips, Preparedness · Explaining Type of Questions · Examples, Scoring · What is Actually Measured Reduce Anxiety Stress. Understand the Test, know what to expect, Review the scoring system , scale and how questions will be administered. Find out the types of questions are on the exam,. what areas of cognitive performance are evaluated. Know how results are interpreted. Contents Include: Introduction Overview of ...

Beyond the Silence How Botox Can Help Stroke and Vegetative Patients Reclaim Movement and Comfort By Kaiim Daids Unlock the Power of Healing Hidden in Plain Sight When the world goes quiet after a stroke or traumatic brain injury, hope often fades with it. Muscles freeze. Joints contract. And families are left navigating heartbreak with no roadmap. But what if one of the most misunderstood medical tools-Botox-could offer real comfort, restored movement, and a new chance at dignity? In Beyond the Silence, Kaiim Daids delivers a life-affirming, eye-opening guide for families, caregivers, and ...

Following her stroke, she felt unsupported by the systems in place to care for post-stroke victims. She knew there were resources available but with an inability to hold a thought or comprehend written words, Julianne became frustrated with her search for information. Aside from her family doctor, she seemed to be alone in her struggle to find information about therapies, services, and policies.

Akasha demystifies the alternative healing modalities that will help you recover from a traumatic brain injury and move out of the space of PTSD into a calmer, more peaceful existence. The extraordinary journey the book takes you on through the chaotic experience of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury will touch your heart and inspire you to believe in yourself and what you are capable of. It is put in terms easy to understand how the modalities work, and what they do for you. This is a great guide book for those unfamiliar with alternative healing.

On a snowy night near Baldwin, Wisconsin, in the mid-1980s, a car leaves the road, killing one local girl and sending her best friend to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. Sheriff Jeff Sanderson, with help from his computer whiz ex-wife, his wisecracking new deputy, a flirty diner waitress, and a local high school hockey star, looks into the accident and begins to wonder if it really was just an accident.

Bare Knuckle Boxing, now the fastest growing combat sport in the world, is still even in this day and age often stigmatised, but did you know that Bare Knuckle Boxing is medically proven to be safer than gloved boxing? Yes, its true and Punch Drunk will explain why. Starting back in 1741 and the story of how the first set of universally accepted boxing rules, Boughton’s rules were formulated and published in 1743, later the basis of the London Prize ring rules all the way up until the current day with expert testimony from qualified medical professionals and stars of the sport at the top ...

The Mystery of the Dent in My Head is a short, humorous look at what happened when I died of a heart attack on August 15, 2015. I collapsed on the floor at a customer site. Paramedics shocked me five times on the way to the hospital, then two more in the ER before I was brought back to life. I was dead for over 20 minutes. Doctors placed a stent to open my widowmaker artery, then put me into a coma to save my brain function. Waking up from said coma, I was shocked to find a very large dent in my head. I have no idea how it got there. Neither does anyone else. Does this not strike you as odd?

Dementia is one of the least understood and researched diseases of all time. It is quickly becoming an epidemic, and the Home Caregiver is often left confused, uninformed, and frustrated when left with the responsibility of caring for a Loved One. A lot of contradicting information and incomplete diagnoses sometimes cause despair and Caregiver Melt-Down. This is no surprise, as Dementia is often called 'The Caregiver's Disease'. This book covers an extensive range of topics to cover most questions the Caregiver of a Dementia patient may have. Because the Home Caregiver is the direct link to...

“Discharged from a hospital just means you’re not dead.” These words of Ralph B. Lilly, M.D., describe his early struggle to recover from a traumatic brain injury. Lilly was a forty-four-year-old practicing neurologist sitting on his motorcycle at a red light when a drunk driver rear-ended him in 1980. In the ICU, after regaining consciousness and being told what happened, he asked, “What’s a hospital? What’s a motorcycle?” This tragic experience transformed his life and his approach to his neurology practice: doctors treat those with brain injury; but loved ones heal them.

Now, in his most powerful and important book yet, Game Change, Ken Dryden tells the riveting story of one player’s life, examines the intersection between science and sport, and expertly documents the progression of the game of hockey—where it began, how it got to where it is, where it can go from here and, just as exciting to play and watch, how it can get there.

Abby Maslin shares an inspiring story of resilience and commitment in a deeply affecting new memoir. After her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury, the couple worked together as he recovered - and they learned to love again.