ABOUT BRAIN INJURY
A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. Brain injuries do not discriminate. An injury that happens in an instant can bring a lifetime of physical, cognitive and behavioral challenges. Brain injury affects the individual, family, friends, coworkers and many other social networks. Roles in an relationship change and financial ramifications can be extensive. However, early and adequate access to care will greatly increase overall quality of life for the individual with a brain injury.
Brain injury can cause challenging cognitive (problems with memory, information processing, concentration, judgment, initiating activities and others), physical (seizures, muscle spasms, fatigue, headaches, balance problems and others), psycho-social behavior and emotional impairments (depression, mood swings, anxiety, impulsivity, agitation and others).
Brain injury can cause challenging cognitive (problems with memory, information processing, concentration, judgment, initiating activities and others), physical (seizures, muscle spasms, fatigue, headaches, balance problems and others), psycho-social behavior and emotional impairments (depression, mood swings, anxiety, impulsivity, agitation and others).
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Acquired Brain Injury |
Traumatic Brain Injury |
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Learn about what an Acquired Brain Injury is and the causes behind different acquired injuries.
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What causes a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Check out the causes and severity of different injuries.
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ConcussionLearn all about concussions through informing yourself of the symptoms, causes, and recovery process.
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Brain Injury StatiticsHere are some statistics surrounding brain injury including leading causes, percentages, and other resources.
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Brain Injury Association of Georgia
P.O. Box 2817 Woodstock, GA 30188-9998 |