{"id":14128,"date":"2023-03-17T17:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T17:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/?p=14128"},"modified":"2023-04-03T17:42:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T17:42:58","slug":"how-brain-injury-can-affect-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/resources\/how-brain-injury-can-affect-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"How Brain Injury Can Affect Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March is Brain Injury Awareness month and a great time to review the serious impact that traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries can have on seniors\u2019 lives. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biausa.org\/public-affairs\/public-awareness\/brain-injury-awareness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brain Injury Association of America<\/a> (BIAA), \u201cThere are more than 5.3 million individuals in the United States living with a permanent brain injury-related disability.\u201d While brain injuries can occur at any age, seniors tend to be at greater risk due to issues such as poor balance, slower reaction times, and other health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIAA statistics show that when it comes to traumatic brain injuries,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>47.9% are from falls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17.1% are from being struck by or against something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>13.2% are from motor vehicle accidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.3% are from assaults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>13.2% are from other or unknown causes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_36 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/resources\/how-brain-injury-can-affect-seniors\/#Type_Of_Brain_Injuries\" title=\"Type Of Brain Injuries\">Type Of Brain Injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/resources\/how-brain-injury-can-affect-seniors\/#Understanding_The_Effects_Of_Brain_Injuries\" title=\"Understanding The Effects Of Brain Injuries\">Understanding The Effects Of Brain Injuries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/resources\/how-brain-injury-can-affect-seniors\/#Living_With_A_Brain_Injury\" title=\"Living With A Brain Injury\">Living With A Brain Injury<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_Of_Brain_Injuries\"><\/span>Type Of Brain Injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two main types of brain injuries: traumatic and non-traumatic (also known as acquired brain injury).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traumatic brain injuries occur when there is an external force on the head that impacts the brain. This could be from falling, getting hit in the head, or sudden jerking of the head (such as during a car accident).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-traumatic brain injuries are not caused by an impact to the head, but rather other conditions such as an infectious disease, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alwaysbestcare.com\/supporting-seniors-following-a-stroke\/\">a stroke<\/a>, a seizure, meningitis, or lack of oxygen (for example, while choking)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This makes it critical to seek medical treatment to check for any changes to brain activity and identify potential injury as soon as possible. In some cases, rehab and therapy can help individuals regain or relearn skills that have been affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_The_Effects_Of_Brain_Injuries\"><\/span>Understanding The Effects Of Brain Injuries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact on a person\u2019s life depends on several factors including the severity of the injury and where in the brain it occurred. Different parts of the brain control different functions. Some changes that seniors may notice after a head injury include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Memory problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concentration issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behavioral changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance or coordination issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble with walking or motor planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty with speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes can make it more challenging for seniors to safely care for themselves and complete daily activities. They may have trouble coordinating their body to do what they want it or need it to do. They may have difficulty recalling what to do next or expressing themselves clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_With_A_Brain_Injury\"><\/span>Living With A Brain Injury<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rehabilitation can play an integral role in recovery. Once seniors return home, they may find that they benefit from additional help. Partnering with a non-medical <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/in-home-care\/\">in-home caregiver<\/a> can provide the support they need when they need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/caregivers\/\">A caregiver<\/a> can assist with tasks that may be difficult or potentially dangerous. They can help seniors navigate their home more safely, prepare meals, do light housekeeping, assist with getting dressed or grooming, and provide reminders about appointments, medications, or at-home exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with a caregiver can help seniors regain some of their independence after a brain injury, boost their confidence, and enable them to stay in their own home. Learn more about the benefits of senior care services and schedule your free consultation by contacting <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\">Always Best Care Senior Services of Richmond<\/a> at 804.431.3041.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March is Brain Injury Awareness month and a great time to review the serious impact that traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries can have on seniors\u2019 lives. According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), \u201cThere are more than 5.3 million individuals in the United States living with a permanent brain injury-related disability.\u201d While brain&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":14129,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[245],"tags":[89,246],"class_list":["post-14128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":{"background_image_blog_posts":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14128"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14128\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/midlothian\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}