- There may be many changes in how a person thinks, feels, and acts after a brain injury.
- Cognitive, physical, behavioral and emotional changes can greatly affect a person’s ability to live independently.
- These changes can affect virtually every aspect of a person’s daily existence.
- Most people who have survived brain injury have impairments in several areas, which complicate living independently, working, and relationships with others.
- Changes in behavior after brain injury presents special difficulties.
Functional IMPACT:
- Cognitive impairments can affect activities of daily living
- Memory problems are considered to be the most disabling consequence of brain injury
- Executive functioning refers to the ability to plan, initiate, direct, and monitor one’s activities and are often impacted
- With impaired executive functioning, a person may not respond to stimulation from the environment in the same way as before a brain injury
- Initiation problems may result in a person failing to engage in an important activity unless prompted repeatedly.
Look for more information on Friday. Any questions or concerns please email sdushane@advisacare.com
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