Traumatic Brain Injury has been considered the signature injury of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This Veterans Day we pause to honor our sailors, soldiers, airmen and marines who bravely have sacrificed and served in advance of the cause of freedom. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur when something outside the body hits the head with significant force. Whether it is a head hitting the windshield during a car accident, an impact from a fall, head injuries received during sports or other recreational activities , or trauma from a nearby blast or explosion, TBI can cause changes in a person’s ability to think, control emotions, walk, or speak, and can also affect sense of sight or hearing. TBI can be mild to severe. Mild traumatic brain injury refers to brief changes in or loss of consciousness. Severe traumatic brain injury refers to longer periods of unconsciousness and memory loss around the event. While it may be easier to diagnose moderate to severe TBI, changes caused by any TBI could significantly affect many areas of a person’s life. Do you know someone who is a veteran suffering with symptoms consistent with TBI, or a family member supporting a wounded service person who would benefit from treatment... Steve May accepts #TRICARE -- Immediate availabilities For more information: check out this link located below from the Veterans Administration at-- mentalhealth.va.gov/communityproviders/screening.asp#sthash.r9yOpGt2.dpbs
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 03:56:29 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015