People with traumatic brain injuries may experience physical, cognitive or personality changes that affect their work and relationships. In this program from the University of Washington, you will hear stories of people who are rebuilding their lives and readjusting to family, careers and everyday life after a brain injury:
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Showing posts with label coping. Show all posts
April 1, 2009
Coping with Brain Injury: Caregiving Strategies
It's certainly not easy to be the caregiver for someone with a serious brain injury. Depression, sense of loss and frustration are likely consequences. This informative interview explores strategies to avoid isolation and anger, and points the way toward resources to make the job easier.
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February 1, 2009
Coping with Brain Injury: Robots and Rehabilitation
There are no silver bullets after brain injury, but new robotic technologies are effective in helping stroke victims regain function in their arms and legs. This cutting edge technology doesn't just assist by moving limbs; it fosters learning that actually rewires the brain. Robots are emerging as a promising new rehabilitation tool.
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