Myth 1: Athletes are Most at Risk of Sustaining a Brain Injury While athletes often come to mind when we think of brain injuries, they are not the only ones at risk. Falls account for 48 percent of all concussions in the United States. Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause, responsible for [...]
In this blog series, we delve into the epidemic of loneliness, specifically examining its unique impact on individuals who have endured a brain injury or stroke. Of particular significance is our exploration of the study conducted by Lowe et al. (2021), which focuses on the internal experience of loneliness and identifies five themes that [...]
In this blog series, we have delved into the epidemic of loneliness, specifically examining its unique impact on individuals who have endured a brain injury or stroke. Of particular significance is our exploration of the study conducted by Lowe et al. (2021), which focuses on the INTERNAL experience of loneliness and identifies five themes [...]
In this blog series, we've been looking at how people with acquired brain injuries often feel lonely and lose social connections for a long time. This leads to ongoing experiences of feeling alone and socially isolated. We've been discussing a study by Lowe et al. (2021), where 11 survivors of brain injuries were interviewed [...]
Let us review what we know about loneliness and brain injury. Loneliness is often described as a silent epidemic affecting individuals in modern society, with a unique impact on those who have experienced adversity such as traumatic brain injury. According to the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA), brain injury stands as a leading global [...]
Navigating the intricate tapestry of life after a brain injury, loneliness emerges as a silent companion, intricately weaving its threads through the internal landscape of those on the journey to recovery. As a therapist at Colorado Brain Injury Therapy, I'm eager to embark on a three-part exploration that sheds light on the profound impact [...]
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